Chabot College
Fall 2003
Removed Fall 2006
Course Outline for English 500
COLLEGE READING AND WRITING SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION
Catalog Description:
500 – English
0 Units
Supplemental reading, writing, and critical thinking experiences intended to develop ability to identify
and apply concepts and skills used to read and write college-level prose. Emphasis on developing an
in-depth understanding of concepts and assignments in the corresponding co-requisite class. Openentry/open-exit. Co-requisite: 101A, 101B, 102, 1A, 4, 7. Variable hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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demonstrate familiarity with techniques and concepts related to critically reading a variety of texts;
practice components of the writing process;
proofread his/her own prose;
generate ideas for writing based on a reading.
Course Content:
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Techniques for comprehending academic texts
Pre-writing, brainstorming, drafting, editing as they contribute to the writing process
Proofreading and editing strategies
Strategies for responding to college reading assignments
Methods of Presentation:
1. Individual and small group work
2. Supervised collaborative work
3. Computer-Assisted Instruction
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Identify effective sentence, paragraph, and overall idea development in an essay assignment
for your primary course.
b. Practice variations of sentence patterns and sentence combining.
c. Practice written responses to a reading from your primary course to develop an essay.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Improved reading and writing skills as demonstrated in student’s performance in English
101A, 101B, 102, 1A, 4, 7, including performance on the final examination
Textbook(s) (typical):
Texts and Contexts, Robinson and Tucker, Wadsworth Pub., 2002.
Rereading America, Colombo, Cullen, and Lisle, Bedford Pub., 2001.
Special Student Materials:
In the WRAC Center, students may need a floppy disc.
dk 4/29/03 rev 5/13/03
D:\CURRIC\ENG500.DOC