Guided Studies (GUST)
Course Title: Developmental Reading II Instructor: Professor Annie L Tsui
Course Number: GUST 0342
Phone Number: (713) 718-8418 (direct line)
(713) 718-6070 (JBW207 Main Office)
Class Section:
52531
Email: annie.tsui@hccs.edu
Day and Time: F 8:30-1:45 JBW215
Office Location:
Lab schedule will be
JBW 207C
announced during class
Semester: Fall 2011
Office Hours: JBW207C
MW 9:30-10:30a, 1:45-2:15p; TTh 9:30-10a;
F 8-8:30a, 2-2:30p and by appointment
Total Contact Hours: 64 (3 credits)
Course Length: 12 weeks
Type of Instruction: Lecture/Laboratory
Course Description:
GUST 0342 Developmental Reading II is a continuation of reading skills introduced in GUST 0341.
Stronger emphasis is on critical reading and 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.
Due to the interactive nature of this course, a variety of instructional methodology will be used
including, but not limited to: lecture, group discussions, guest lecturers, group activities, web activities,
library assignments and exploration activities. (www.hccs.edu)
Prerequisite:
Must be placed into GUST 0342 in reading or completion of GUST 0341.
Course Goals:
In this course, there is a strong emphasis on reading and thinking skill. This course is designed to teach
students to analyze materials thoroughly, synthesize materials from various sources and apply this
information to their reading.
By the end of the semester, students will be able to:
1. Identify main ideas and supporting details in readings.
2. Organize information.
3. Define words in context.
4. Develop stronger oral communication skills.
5. Improve and develop stronger critical thinking skills.
6. Develop stronger problem solving skills.
7. Develop cooperative learning skills.
8. Gain technological proficiency.
9. Prepare for and take test successfully.
10. Read textbooks with improved retention.
11. Locate and utilize a variety of library services and resource materials.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1.
Acquire vocabulary.
Objectives for this SLO should include but not limited to:
1.a
1.b
Apply context clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Delineate the meaning of figurative language.
2.
Identify main and supporting details.
Objectives for this SLO should include but not limited to:
2.a
2.b
2.c
Show stated and implied main ideas and supporting details in written material.
Show a writer’s purpose, intended audience, viewpoint, tone, and intended meaning.
Describe the relationship of ideas in written material.
3.
Identify relationships in a reading selection.
Objectives for this SLO should include but not limited to:
3.a
3.b
3.c
3.d
Show inferences.
Identify conclusions.
Describe various perspectives on an issue.
Acquire problem solving methods.
4.
Develop reading retention skills.
Objectives for this SLO should include but not limited to:
4.a
4.b
4.c
4.d
Determine assumptions underlying a writer’s argument.
Show the reasoning in a writer’s argument.
Calculate the overall logic and credibility of a writer’s argument.
Show fallacies.
5.
Acquire communication and learning skills.
Objectives for this SLO should include but not limited to:
5.a
5.b
5.c
5.d
5.e
Prepare outlines.
Acquire note taking skills.
Delineate visual aids.
Apply written directions.
Produce a summary of reading assignments.
6.
Exhibit use of the college library for academic research.
Objectives for this SLO should include but not limited to:
6.a
6.b
6.c
6.d
Acquire technical, organizational, and testing skills.
Develop technological proficiency.
Organize information.
Prepare for and exhibit test taking skills successfully.
7.
Develop critical thinking skills.
Objectives for this SLO should include but not limited to:
7.a
7.b
7.c
7.d
7.e
7.f
7.g
Draw an analysis of the relationship of ideas in a written material.
Make inferences and generate conclusions.
Illustrate various perspectives on an issue.
Employ problem solving methods.
Determine assumptions underlying a writer’s argument.
Determine the overall logic and credibility of a writer’s argument.
Determine fallacies.
Text: Mather, Peter and McCarthy, Rita. The Art of Critical Reading, Select Materials for Houston
Community College Central, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill Publishing 2009
ISBN: 13: 978-0-07-751685-7 or 10: 0-07-751685-0
Lab Software:
If you purchase a new book, the access code is included with the text. If you purchase a used book, you
must buy McGraw Hill access code online for “Connect Reading” Cost: $10
https://www.mhprofessional.com/mhhe_product.php?isbn=0077311388
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 pre-marked 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 or Reading Tutoring 12-2p Tuesday JBW201 Ms. Elaine Krieg
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
Tentative Instructional Course Calendar
WEEK ONE
9/30
Welcome
Part 1 Learning How To Be A Successful Student 1
Introduction 2-30
Chapter 1 Life in College and Beyond 31-70
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 for each chapter during weekly class sessions)
WEEK 2
10/7
Nelson Denny Reading Test (Comprehension-20 minutes & Vocabulary-15 minutes)
Required: 2 scantrons and #2 pencil(s)
Part 2 Discovering Meaning Through Structure 71
Chapter 2 Topics, Main Ideas, and Details 72-117
Connect Reading (Lab)
Chapter 3 The Author’s Purpose and the Rhetorical 119-157
WEEK 3
10/14
Continuation of Chapter 3 The Author’s Purpose and the Rhetorical
Connect Reading (Lab)
Chapter 4 Transitional Words and Patterns of Organization 159-203
Connect Reading (Lab)
WEEK 4
10/21
Continuation of Chapter 4 Transitional Words and Patterns of Organization
Major Test 1 Chapter 1, 2, 3, Vocabulary Word Parts A-18 to A-20
Part 3 Interpreting What We Read
Chapter 5 Inference 206-260
WEEK 5
10/28
Continuation of Chapter 5 Inference
Connect Reading (Lab)
Chapter 6 Figurative Language 263-300
WEEK 6
11/4
Continuation of Chapter 6 Figurative Language
Connect Reading (Lab)
Chapter 7 Tone 303-338
Connect Reading (Lab)
LAST DAY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OR STUDENT WITHDRAWAL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 by 12 Noon
IMPORTANT: Faculty are no longer allowed to assist a student by withdrawing the student at the
student’s request for reasons other than excessive absences. You will receive a FINAL grade of “FX.”
WEEK 7
11/11
Continuation of Chapter 7 Tone 303-338
Connect Reading (Lab)
Part 4 Reading Critically
Chapter 8 Fact and Opinion 342-362
Connect Reading (Lab)
WEEK 8
11/18
Major Test 2 Chapter 4, 5, 6, 7
Chapter 9 Point of View 385-432
Connect Reading (Lab)
WEEK 9
11/25 Thanksgiving Holiday – No class
WEEK 10
12/2
Chapter 10 Bias pgs. 435-47
Connect Reading (Lab))
Chapter 11 Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments pgs. 475-523
Completion of Connect Reading (Lab)
Nelson Denny Reading Test (Comprehension-20 minutes & Vocabulary-15 minutes)
Required: 2 scantrons and #2 pencil(s)
WEEK 11
12/9
Major Test 3 Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11
Chapter 11 Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments pgs. 475-523
Chapter 12 Evaluating the Evidence 531-568
WEEK 12
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM, Friday, December 16, at 9:00a
Grades available to student online December 23
●American Disabilities Act Policy
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who
needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the
respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. Students who require
reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to Room 106, Learning
Hub/Science Building (LHSB) or call (713) 718-6164 to make necessary arrangements.
www.hccs.edu/hccs/current-students From the Student Support column, select the Disability Services
link for further information.
●Academic Honesty Policy
Academic dishonesty (cheating of any kind) is a serious offense and will be dealt with accordingly. If a
student copies sentences from another person's work without giving credit to the writer by naming the
writer as the source of the ideas and words, it is called "plagiarism." This is a serious offense in
American colleges, and it is unacceptable. Academic honesty is expected of all college students. Any
homework, journal entry or composition that is not a student's own work will be given a grade of 0. The
student may receive an F for the course when plagiarism occurs repeatedly.
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/current-students From the Student Support column, select the Student
Handbook link for further information (reference pgs. 34 - 36.)
●Attendance Policy
Attendance and punctuality are mandatory. Parking is a continuous problem, so leave early for class and
avoid excessive absences. H.C.C.S. policy states that you can be withdrawn by your instructor after
missing 12.5% of the course; in this course that is equal to 8 hours (approximately 1 class) of
absence for the semester. A student who is withdrawn from a class for excessive absences will receive
a FINAL grade of “FX.” This is not negotiable and cannot be changed for a letter grade. A student who is
withdrawn from a required developmental course will also be withdrawn from all other courses during
that semester. Students on Financial Aid could forfeit their Financial Aid and F1 students (international)
be out of compliance and have their F1 status revoked. These are serious consequences, and it is the
student’s responsibility to maintain required attendance. Check with your instructor about specific
attendance policies.
IMPORTANT: Faculty are no longer allowed to assist a student by withdrawing the student at the
student’s request for reasons other than excessive absences. You will receive a FINAL grade of “FX.”
●Six Drop Rule http://imc02.hccs.edu/gcac/drop.htm
Important information you need to know about dropping courses. Effective 2007, section 51.907 of the
Texas Education Code applies to first-time in college freshman students who enroll in a Texas public
institution of higher education in the fall semester of 2007 or 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 law, HCC or any other Texas Public institution of higher
education may not permit students to drop after the official day of record more than six college
level credit courses for unacceptable reasons during their entire undergraduate career.
●Third Attempt Enrollment Information
Houston Community College charges a higher tuition to students who are registering for a class for the
third or subsequent time. www.hccs.edu/hccs/current-students From the Student Support column, select
Admissions & Records link, then Third Attempt Enrollment for further information.
●Withdrawal Deadline
LAST DAY FOR STUDENT OR ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL
Friday, November 11 by 12 Noon
IMPORTANT: Faculty are no longer allowed to assist a student by withdrawing the student at the
student’s request for reasons other than excessive absences. You will receive a FINAL grade of “FX.”
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. A student who is withdrawn from
a class for excessive absences will receive a FINAL grade of “FX.”
(*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 school or institution of higher
education or public vocational and technical school or 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).
●Important Phone Numbers
♦Houston Community College Police Department (713) 718-8888 Dispatch
Central Police Department 1215 Holman and San Jacinto St., Business Careers Center (BSCC)1st fl.
♦Information Technology (IT) (713) 718-8800 Computer issues on HCC campuses
●EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System ☺
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to
improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online
survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be
made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for
the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
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
IP* 69 and below FX Excessive Absences
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive
credit. The grades "IP" and "I" (Incomplete) do not affect GPA.