Course Syllabus
Developmental Reading II
GUST 0342
Semester with
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
Spring 2011 Class Section 70296
Instructor contact (713) 718-8418 (direct line)
information (phone (713) 718-6070 (Main Office JBW207)
number and email
address)
Office Location
and Hours
Office Hours: JBW207C
Monday and Wednesday 10-11a, 1:30-2p
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10a
Friday 8:30-9a, 1-1:30p
and by Appointment
Course
Location/Times
M 11-1:30p JBW119A
W 11-12:15p JBW119A
W 12:15-1:45p JBW201A (Computer Lab)
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
(lecture, lab) If
applicable
Credit Hours
3.00
Lecture Hours
3.00
Laboratory Hours 1.00
Total Course
Contact Hours
64
Continuing
Education Units
(CEU): if
applicable
N/A
Course Length
(number of weeks)
12 Weeks
Type of Instruction Lecture/Laboratory
Course
Description:
College Reading II is a continuation of reading skills introduced in GUST 0341.
Stronger emphasis is on critical reading and critical thinking skills. The goal of
GUST 0342 is to teach students to analyze materials thoughtfully, synthesize
materials from various sources, and apply this information to their reading.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
PREREQUISITE(S):
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Students are placed in GUST 0342 following successful completion of
GUST 0341 or
based on their performance on the Texas Higher Education Assessment
(THEA) or
HCCS-administered alternative THEA test. GUST 0342 is the third and final
course in a required three-course remediation sequence for college reading.
Academic
Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
Course Student
Learning
Outcomes (SLO): 4
to 7
1. Identify main and supporting details.
2. Identify relationships in a reading selection.
3. Acquire vocabulary.
4. Develop reading retention skills.
5. Acquire communication and learning skills.
6. Acquire technical, organizational and testing skills.
7. Develop critical thinking skills.
Learning
Objectives
(Numbering
system should be
linked to SLO e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
etc.)
Identify main and supporting details.
Identify relationships in a reading selection.
Acquire vocabulary.
Develop reading retention skills.
Acquire communication and learning skills.
Acquire technical, organizational and testing skills.
Develop critical thinking skills.
SCANS and/or
Core Curriculum
Competencies: If
applicable
SCANS
Instructional
Methods
Lecture, group discussions, guest lecturers, group activities, web activities,
library assignments and exploration activities
Student
Assignments
Identify main and supporting details.
No assignments selected for this outcome
Identify relationships in a reading selection.
No assignments selected for this outcome
Acquire vocabulary.
Identify main and supporting details.
Identify relationships in a reading selection.
Acquire vocabulary.
Develop reading retention skills.
Acquire communication and learning skills.
Acquire technical, organizational and testing skills.
Develop critical thinking skills.
No assignments selected for this outcome
Develop reading retention skills.
No assignments selected for this outcome
Acquire communication and learning skills.
No assignments selected for this outcome
Acquire technical, organizational and testing skills.
No assignments selected for this outcome
Develop critical thinking skills.
No assignments selected for this outcome
Student
Assessment(s)
Identify main and supporting details.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Identify relationships in a reading selection.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Acquire vocabulary.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Develop reading retention skills.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Acquire communication and learning skills.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Acquire technical, organizational and testing skills.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Develop critical thinking skills.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Instructor's
Requirements
www.learning.hccs.edu/faculty/annie.tsui
Program/Discipline
Requirements: If
applicable
HCC Grading
Scale
A = 100- 90
4 points per semester hour
B = 89 - 80:
3 points per semester hour
C = 79 - 70:
2 points per semester hour
D = 69 - 60:
1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress)
0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)
0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)
0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit)
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must
re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing
education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade
points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM"
and "I" do not affect GPA.
See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale.
Instructor Grading
Criteria
www.learning.hccs.edu/faculty/annie.tsui
Instructional
Materials
Mather, Peter and McCarthy, Rita. The Art of Critical Reading, Brushing
Up On Your Reading, Thinking, and Study Skills, 2nd ed.
McGraw-Hill Publishing 2009
Connect Reading Software (Lab Component)
HCC Policy Statement:
Access Student
Services Policies
on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies
Access DE
Policies on their
Web site:
http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabus.pdf
Access CE
Policies on their
Web site:
http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines
Text: Mather, Peter and McCarthy, Rita. The Art of Critical Reading, Brushing Up On
Your Reading, Thinking, and Study Skills, 2nd ed.
McGraw-Hill Publishing 2009
ISBN: 978-0-07-338569-3 or MHID 0-07-338569-7
Lab Software: To buy McGraw Hill Access Code online for “Connect Reading” Cost:
$10
https://www.mhprofessional.com/mhhe_product.php?isbn=0077311388
OR Google MHHE Connect Reading Online Access
HCCS Bookstore
Cost: $14 (approximate)
LOGIN TO WEBSITE: WWW.MHCONNECTENGLISH.COM
Note: You should buy a new book to better improve your reading skills. If you purchase
a used book, check very carefully for missing pages, excessive highlighting, and premarked answers; such used books are counterproductive. The instructor may check your
textbook for approval.
Free books to read online: www.manybooks.net
Materials Scantron answer sheets (available in the bookstore), paper, pens, #2 pencils,
dictionary, thesaurus, and a notebook or folder for class notes, returned assignments and
handouts.
Tutoring Help: www.hccs.askonline.net
Reading Tutoring-Central College – JBW201 (JB Whiteley Bldg.)
Monday and Wednesday
12:00-2:00p Professor Sharon Leifeste
4:15-5:15p Professor Annie Tsui
Complete homework assignments before coming to class. In general, you should plan to
spend 2 hours studying outside of class for every hour spent in class. Late homework
assignments are not accepted.
It will be the instructor's prerogative to make any changes deemed necessary in order to
meet the learning outcomes of the course. Students will be notified in writing of any
change.
GUST 0342 Developmental Reading II Course Syllabus
WEEK ONE
February 14
Welcome, Introduction to GUST 0342
Introduction to “Connect Reading” (software used for the lab component of the course)
Your lab grade for this part of the course may be based on either or both of the following
criteria:
• Grades which you earn on the exercises or tests in this program
• The amount of time you spend working on the program (minimum of one hour
and 15 minutes per week)
Module 1:
Part: Vocabulary: Word Structure Clues
Chapter: Level 1, 2
Part: Vocabulary: Context Clues
Chapter: Level 1, 2
Homework Assignment

Review the Table of Contents p. v-xiv The Art of Critical Reading

Review Preface for Students p. xxi-xxviii The Art of Critical Reading
Part 1 Learning How To Be A Successful Student
Introduction 2-30
»Reading Selection 1 Psychology 3-7
Comprehension Checkup
True/False, Vocabulary Practice, In Your Own Words 4
»Reading Selection 2 Commencement Address 19-26
Comprehension Checkup
Multiple Choice, True/False, Vocabulary Practice, In Your Own Words 1
Preview:

Vocabulary Introduction from Part 1 27-30

Chapter 1: Vocabulary: Words in Context 50-54

Chapter 4: Prefixes (Unit 3) 199-202

Study Vocabulary Word Parts Chart in Appendix A18-A20
February 16
Nelson Denny Reading Test (Comprehension-20 minutes & Vocabulary-15 minutes)
Required: 2 scantrons and #2 pencil(s)
Discuss
 Homework Assignment
 Study Technique 1: Underlining, Highlighting, Annotating 32 (reference
Studying Textbook Chapters 574)
 Locus of Control 39-41
 Study Technique 2: SQ3R Study Method 55 (reference Studying Textbook
Chapters – Skimming 573)
Homework Assignment
Chapter 1 Life in College and Beyond 31-70
»Reading Selection 3 Stress: The Constant Challenge 32-39
Comprehension Checkup
Multiple Choice, True/False, Vocabulary Practice, In Your Own Words 1,
2, 3
»Reading Selection 4 You Can Make It Happen 57-63
Comprehension Checkup
Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choice, True/False, Vocabulary Practice, Art
of Writing
Chapter 2: Topics, Main Ideas, and Details 72-117

Read Topics and Main Ideas 73-75; Supporting Details 78-81;
Paraphrasing 90-91

Vocabulary: Homonyms and Other Confusing Words (Unit 1) 112-115
WEEK 2
February 21 President’s Day Holiday – No class
Homework Assignment
Complete homework assignment from February 16
 Study Technique 3: Summarizing Short Articles 110
February 23
Continue working on Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Module 2:
Part: Main Idea
Chapter: Level 1
Module 3:
Part: Supporting Detail
Chapter: Level 1
Continuation of Chapter 2: Topics, Main Ideas, and Details 72-117
Homework Assignment
Chapter 3 The Author’s Purpose and the Rhetorical 119-157
Read
 Author’s Purpose 120-124
 Determining the Author’s Purpose Exercise 1 Answer #1, 2
 Identifying the Clues That Indicate the Author’s Purpose and Main Idea Exercise
2 Answer #1, 2
 Rhetorical Modes 124-125
»Reading Selection 5 Life on the Edge 136-143
Comprehension Checkup
True/False, Multiple Choice, Vocabulary in Context, Missing Letters, Art
of Writing
WEEK 3
February 28
Chapter 3: The Author’s Purpose and the Rhetorical 119-157
Discuss
 Homework Assignment
Homework Assignment

Vocabulary: Homonyms and Other Confusing Words (Unit 2) 153-156

Study Technique 4: Outlining 128 (reference Studying Textbook Chapters
574)
Answer True/False, Primary or Secondary Need, Vocabulary
Practice (129-130)
March 2
Continue working on Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Module 4:
Part: Author’s Purpose and Intended Audience
Chapter: Level 1
Continuation of Chapter 3: The Author’s Purpose and the Rhetorical 119-157
Homework Assignment
Chapter 4: Transitional Words and Patterns of Organization 159-203
Read Common Patterns of Organization 162-183
 Classification and Division Exercise 2 (164)
 Cause and Effect Exercise 3 (165)
 Example Exercise 4 (167)
 Comparison-Contrast Exercise 5 and 6 (168)
Read Prefixes (Unit 3) 199-202
WEEK 4
March 7
Chapter 4: Transitional Words and Patterns of Organization 159-203
Discuss
 Homework Assignment
 Study Technique 5: Creating a Comparison-Contrast Chart 170 (reference
Studying Textbook Chapters 576-577)
 Study Technique 6: Mapping 177 (reference Studying Textbook Chapters 575576)
 Study Technique 7: Time Lines 179
 Study Technique 8: Summarizing Longer Articles 192
 Prefixes (Unit 3) 199-202
Homework Assignment
Chapter 4: Transitional Words and Patterns of Organization 159-203
Read Common Patterns of Organization 162-183
 Listing 172
 Steps in a Process Exercise 7 (175)
 Definition Exercise 8 (176)
 Chronological Order Exercise 9 (179)
 Additional Transition Words (183)
March 9
MAJOR TEST #1 will cover parts of Part 1, the Appendix, and Chapter 1
(Vocabulary pgs. 27-30) AND all of Chapters 2, 3, 4.
Continue working on Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Module 5:
Part: Patterns of Organization
Chapter: Level 1
SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY – NO CLASS
MARCH 14 – MARCH 20
WEEK 5
March 21
Continue working on Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Part 3 Interpreting What We Read
Chapter 5 Inference 206-260
»Reading Selection 6 Barney 208-212
Comprehension Checkup
Answers questions throughout the selection, Vocabulary in Context
»Reading Selection 7 A Remote-Controlled Rat: using Robotics, Researchers
Give Upgrade to Lowly Rats; Study Sees Job for Rodents at Disaster Sites 213215
Comprehension Checkup
True/False, Completion, Vocabulary Practice, In Your Own Words 3

Vocabulary Unit 4 257-260
March 23
Continue working on Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Module 6:
Part: Inferences and Conclusions
Chapter: Level 1
Discuss
 Homework Assignment
 Continuation of Chapter 5 Inference 216-221
Homework Assignment
»Reading Selection 8 Seabiscuit 241-251
Comprehension Checkup
Multiple Choice, True/False, Sequence, Matching, Vocabulary in
Context, In Your Own Words 2
Chapter 6: Figurative Language pgs. 263-300
Read Types of Figurative Language 264-269
 Identifying Similes, Metaphors, and Personification Exercise 1 (265)
 Interpreting Figurative Language Exercise 2 (266)
 Identifying and Interpreting Figurative Comparisons Exercise 3 (266)
 Analyzing Figurative Language in Poetry (268)
 Vocabulary Unit 5 297-300
WEEK 6
March 28
Chapter 6: Figurative Language pgs. 263-300
Discuss
 Homework Assignment
 The Use of Symbols 281-284
 Imagery 284-296
Homework Assignment
»Reading Selection 9 Caramelo 274-276 Answer questions at end of passage.
»Reading Selection 10 Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall 277-281
Comprehension Checkup
Figurative Language, Vocabulary Practice
Chapter 7: Tone 303-338
Read Tone 304-313
 Identifying Tone Exercise 1 (305)
 Identifying Tone in Textbook Material Exercise 2 Answer Passages 1, 5, 6, 10
(308)
 Determining Tone in Literature Exercise 3 Answer Passages 1, 3 (311)
 Vocabulary Unit 6 335-338
March 30
Continue working on Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Module 7:
Part: Author’s Tone and Figurative Language
Chapter: Level 1
Discuss
 Homework Assignment
 Irony and Satire 318
 Reading Selection 11 Waiting in Life’s Long Lines 319-322
Comprehension Checkup - Multiple Choice
Homework Assignment
»Reading Selection 12 Frida 291-296
Comprehension Checkup
Multiple Choice, True/False, Sequence, Vocabulary in Context, In Your
Own Words 2
Part 4 Reading Critically
Chapter 8: Fact and Opinion 342-362
Read Introduction to Fact and Opinion 342-343
 Identifying Facts and Opinions Exercise 1, 2 (344)
»Reading Selection 13 Introduction to Psychology 351-356
Comprehension Checkup
True/False, Multiple Choice, Fact or Opinion, Vocabulary
WEEK 7
April 4
Chapter 8: Fact and Opinion 342-362
Discuss
 Homework Assignment
Homework Assignment
»Reading Selection 14 Bug Heads, Rat Hairs—Bon App*tit! 362-369
Comprehension Checkup
Fact or Opinion, Multiple Choice, True/False, Vocabulary Practice,
Vocabulary in Context, Art of Writing 2
»Reading Selection 15 Fast Food Nation 369-377
Comprehension Checkup
Multiple Choice, Fact or Opinion, Vocabulary in Context, In Your Own
Words 1
April 6
Continue working on Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Module 8:
Part: Author’s Tone and Figurative Language
Chapter: Level 1
Module 9:
Part: Fact and Opinion
Chapter: Level 1
Continue Chapter 8 Fact and Opinion 362-383
Homework Assignment
MAJOR TEST #2 will cover Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8
WEEK 8
April 11
MAJOR TEST #2
Continue working on Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Homework Assignment
Chapter 9: Point of View 385-432
Read Introduction to Point of View 386-390
 Identifying an Author’s Point of View in Textbook Material Exercises 1, 3, 5 (388)
»Reading Selection 16 Popular Mechanics 390-393
Comprehension Checkup
Fact Check, Vocabulary Practice, In Your Own Words 1-7 (discuss in
class)
 Vocabulary Unit 7 428-432
April 13
Continue working on Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Module 9:
Part: Author’s Point of View
Chapter: Level 1
Continuation of Chapter 9: Point of View 385-432
Homework Assignment
»Reading Selection 17 America Past and Present 403-408
Comprehension Checkup
True or False, Multiple Choice, Vocabulary Practice, In Your Own Words
3
»Reading Selection 18 Mass Media Culture 422-427
 Identifying Propaganda Devices Exercise 3 (426)
Chapter 10: Bias pgs. 435-474
Read Introduction to Bias 436-440
 Recognizing Connotative Meaning Exercise 1 (437)
 Recognizing Connotative Language Exercise 2 (438)
 Using Connotative Language Exercise 3 (438)
WEEK 9
April 18
Continuation of Chapter 9 Point of View
Chapter 10: Bias pgs. 435-474
Discuss
 Homework Assignment
 Euphemism 439
Homework Assignment
»Reading Selection 19 Chevrolet Summers, Dairy Queen Nights 440-445
Comprehension Checkup
Multiple Choice, Vocabulary in Context, In Your Own Words 2
 An Introduction to Logical Fallacies 469-473
 Identifying Logical Fallacies Exercise 7 (471)
Chapter 11 Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments pgs. 475-523
 Read 476-479 Identifying Arguments Exercise 1 Passage A, B (477)
»Reading Selection 20 John Adams 488-495
Comprehension Checkup
Multiple Choice, True or False, Vocabulary in Context, In Your Own
Words 1
Read Introduction to Deductive and Inductive Reasoning 496-499
 Identifying Inductive and Deductive Arguments Exercise 2 (499)
»Reading Selection 21 The Majesty of the Law 507-513
Comprehension Checkup
Multiple Choice, Art of Writing
»Reading Selection 22 The Bill of Rights 513-516
Comprehension Checkup
Fill in the Blank, Vocabulary in Context
 Vocabulary Unit 8 524-527
LAST DAY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OR STUDENT WITHDRAWAL
WITHOUT RECEIVING A GRADE IS
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 BY 4:30PM
“W” Notation on Transcript
April 20
Continue working on Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Module 10: Part: Evaluating an Author’s Argument
Chapter: Level 1
WEEK 10
April 25
Chapter 11: Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments pgs. 475-523
Discuss
 Homework Assignment
 Study Technique 9: Venn Diagrams 496 (reference Studying Textbook Chapters
577)
Homework Assignment
Chapter 12 Evaluating the Evidence 531-568
Read Evaluating Persuasive Writing 532-539
 Outlining Exercise 1 (538)
 Vocabulary Unit 9 564-568
April 27
Continue working on Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Discuss
 Continuation of Chapter 11 Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments
 Chapter 12 Evaluating the Evidence 531-568
Homework Assignment
»Reading Selection 23 El Dia de los Muertos: The Day of the Dead 551-556
Comprehension Checkup
Multiple Choice, Topics and Supporting Details, Synonyms, In Your Own
Words 1
WEEK 11
May 2
 Continuation of Chapter 12 Evaluating the Evidence 531-568
 Vocabulary Unit 9 564-568
 Final Exam Review
Homework Assignment
Study for Final Exam - Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12
May 4
Nelson Denny Reading Test (Comprehension-20 minutes & Vocabulary-15 minutes)
Required: 2 scantrons and #2 pencil(s)
Completion of Connect Reading (computer lab program)
Homework Assignment
STUDY FOR FINAL EXAM
WEEK 12
FINAL EXAM, Monday, May 9, at 11:00a
No class Wednesday, May 11
Grades available to student online May 20
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●Attendance Policy
Attendance and punctuality are mandatory. Parking is a continuous problem, so leave
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is equal to 8 hours (3 classes) of absence for the semester. A student who is withdrawn
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thereafter. High school students currently enrolled in HCC Dual Credit and Early College
are waived from this requirement until they graduate from high school. Based on this
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students to drop after the official day of record more than six college level credit
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Enrollment for further information.
●Withdrawal Deadline
LAST DAY FOR STUDENT OR ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 BY 4:30PM
After the official date of record and prior to the last day for student or administrative*
withdrawal, a final grade of “W” will be recorded on your transcript. YOU must take the
responsibility to withdraw from the class. Do NOT depend upon your professor to do it
for you. If you do not officially withdraw from this course, you will earn an “F” for the
course.
(*At the instructor’s discretion, he/she have the option to withdraw students for excessive
absences before the official withdrawal date.)
●Other Important Notes
Cellular phones and pagers create annoying and unnecessary interruptions during class.
Please switch them to vibrate. No laptops will be used during class sessions unless
agreed upon by the instructor. Also, no text messaging or listening to mp3 players will
be allowed.
According to the Texas Education Code 37.123:
“No person or groups of persons acting in concert may willfully engage in disruptive
activities or disrupt a lawful assembly on the campus or property of any private or public
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institute.” Hindering other students' learning or deterring an instructor from effective
teaching will not be tolerated. The student who is unprepared, sleeps in class, or is
disruptive will be asked to leave the class and be counted absent.
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/current-students From the Student Support column, select
Student Handbook for further information (reference Disruptive Behavior pgs. 35-37).
It will be the instructor's prerogative to make any changes deemed necessary in order to
meet the learning outcomes of the course. Students will be notified in writing of any
change.
Grading Score
These guidelines will be followed to determine your final grade:
Connect Reading Lab (10 Modules)
25%
Average of Chapter Tests
25%
Final Exam
20%
Instructor’s Choice
30%
From 2 or more of the following areas:
1. Graded homework assignments
2. 5 Vocabulary lists/exercises* (10%)
3. Short story project
4. In-class exercises
5. 17 Reading journal* (10%)
In Your Own Words (13) and Art of Writing (4)
6. Novel project
7. 5 Quizzes* (10%)
8. Preparation exercises
HCCS Grading Scale for Developmental Courses
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
F or IP* 69 and below
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must reenroll to receive credit. The grades "IP" and "I" (Incomplete) do not affect GPA.