Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department &
Number
Course Title
ENGL 92
Fourway English
Number of Weeks
18
Lecture Hours
72
Lab Hours
Prerequisite
NONE
Co-requisite
NONE
Hours By
Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
4
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course is an integrated approach to developing basic reading, writing, critical thinking, and study
skills. It prepares the student for success in ENGL 110A, ENGL 139, and/or ENGL 142A. Not
repeatable.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Recognize, use, and spell basic college vocabulary.
2. Identify the topic, main idea, and supporting details in basic level, non-fiction paragraphs and
articles.
3. Analyze and evaluate basic reading materials.
4. Write summaries of basic level reading materials.
5. Recognize and write simple and compound sentences.
6. Write coherent expository paragraphs of approximately 150 words with a clear topic sentence
and relevant supporting details.
7. Demonstrate effective use of test-taking skills.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
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35
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Spelling and Vocabulary Acquisition
Reading Comprehension
Study Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Grammar and Writing Skills
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture
Small-group work/cooperative learning
Text Reading and discussion
Individual conferences as needed
Tutorials
Computer-based instruction.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
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Ten Steps to Building College Reading Skills, John Langan (Townsend Press), 4th Edition (2005)
Sentence Dynamics, Immel and Sacks (Longman), 7th Edition (2008)
Instructor generated materials
Computer software (e.g., Skills Bank).
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (List estimated average number of hours per week)
1. Writing assignments, which include grammar exercises and writing sentences and paragraphs,
average 4 hours per week.
2. Reading assignments from the text and outside readings average 4 hours per week.
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
15
20
15
25
10
15
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Participation
Writing Assignments
Reading and Grammar Quizzes
Reading and Grammar Exercises
Midterm
Final
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, P/NP, or SC)
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by:
Elvia Ornelas-Garcia
Date: Semester/Year
Fall 2013
Revised: 10/13
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90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
6 0% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass