Course & Instructor Information
RDG 100
Critical Reading
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Learning Outcomes: During the course, learners will:
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Engage in active and independent reading;
Describe and effectively apply the reading process in approaching a variety of texts;
Employ critical thinking skills through dynamic participation in discussions, group activities, critical thinking
circles and written critique of readings;
Generate questions and/or notes that demonstrate engagement with readings and appreciation for cultural
diversity;
Connect library and internet research to readings in order to expand perspectives and comprehension;
Produce self-reflective written and oral communication that demonstrates comprehension of text;
Model the strategies of an effective reader.
Required:
Text: Rothman, David and Jilani Warsi. Read to Succeed: A Thematic Approach to Academic Reading. 2nd ed.
Boston: Pearson, 2013.
Supplemental Reader: Students choose from one of the following options:
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Albom, Mitch. Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson. New
Doubleday,1997. Print.
Albom, Mitch. For One More Day. New York: Hyperion, 2006. Print.
Pausch, Randy, and Jeffrey Zaslow. The Last Lecture. New York: Hyperion, 2008. Print.
Albom, Mitch. The Time Keeper. New York: Hyperion, 2012. Print.
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Software: My Reading Lab (Pearson).
Other: 3-ring binder (2”), 3-hole notebook (single subject), paper, pens, pencils, highlighters, white-out.
Recommended: Dictionary, headphones.
Blackboard & GTC Gmail: Blackboard (https://gvltec.blackboard.com) will be used to access online documents
(syllabus, course outline), resources and announce assignments and tests in coordination with My Reading
Lab. GTC Gmail will be used to communicate important course information. Students should regularly access
both Blackboard and GTC Gmail to keep up to date with course announcements and assignments.
Grading Scheme: This course will have the following types of assignment/assessments and final grades will be
weighted as listed.
Reading Reflections
15 %
Activities/Assignments
My Reading Lab Learning Software
Quizzes (Post Tests)
Midterm
Book Project
Final Exam
Grades:
A: 90-100%
B: 80-89%
C: 70-79%
10 %
15 %
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15 %
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20 %
D: 60-69%
F: 0-59%
Last day to withdraw from Full Term Classes: March 31 (First Half: February 19; Second Half: April 22)
Before Next Class: On Blackboard: Review and print Course Syllabus, Outline & Info Sheet; Review Department and
Division Policies; Complete/Submit Student Information sheet & Entrance Letter; Purchase text & access Aplia.