Chabot College
December 1997
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for English 118A
LEARNING SKILLS: READING/WRITING
Catalog Description:
English 118A - Learning Skills: Reading/Writing
(May be repeated 1 time)
3 units
Strategies to develop college writing skills with an emphasis on developing reading comprehension
strategies, summarizing and writing responses to the readings. Includes compensatory strategies.
Strongly Recommended: English 116. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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write summaries and response paragraphs;
demonstrate improvement in reading vocabulary based on standardized tests;
demonstrate improvement in reading comprehension based on standardized tests;
articulate and demonstrate reading and compensatory strategies that work for them such as
books on tape and specific prewriting techniques.
Course Content:
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Review developmental reading strategies such as SQ3R adapted for learning disabilities
Review thesis and topic sentences comprehension
Intensive vocabulary development
Read, summarize and write responses to readings
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Lecture
Small groups
Videos
Books on tape
Computer
Methods of Evaluating Students Progress:
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Written summaries of and responses to readings
500 word essays
Tests and quizzes
Class participation
Standardized pre- and post tests for reading vocabulary and comprehension
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Guide to College Reading, Kathleen T. McWhorter
Special Student Materials:
None
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