_______ North Seattle Community College _______________________________________
Basic and Transitional Studies
Division:
Course Number:
Effective Date: Winter, 2012
Basic and Transitional
Studies
IEP 032
Program/Dept:
Credits: 5
Intensive English Program
Variable: No
Reading/Vocabulary 3
Course Title:
Inst. Intent:
12 Academic Basic Education
CIP:
33.0108
Fee: Yes No X Type:
Degree/Certificate Requirement:
Name of Degree/Certificate:
Distribution Requirement for AA/AS:
Transfer Status to 4-year institution:
If yes, please describe:
Course length: 10 weeks
50
Course Contact Hours:
Lecture: 50 Lab:
Yes
Yes
No:
No:
X
X
Class Size:
18
Clinical: Other: System:
Prerequisite: Yes: X
If yes, please describe:
No :
Satisfactory completion of appropriate IEP coursework or IEP/Testing Center placement tests.
Required Placement Tests:
Yes X No
If yes, please describe:
IEP placement test(s) at Testing Center
Comments:
Course Description:
For non-native speakers of English who are international students. Emphasis on continuing improvement of reading comprehension of longer texts and expansion of vocabulary. Learn vocabulary skills, word forms, and parts of speech.
Course Goals:
Within the context of learning English as a second language, students will also be introduced to American academic culture.

NSCC Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO’s):
This course meets the following campus-wide Essential Learning Outcomes:
Intellectual and Practical Skills, including:

Communication and Self Expression [CSE]
Course Outcomes/Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate basic reading skills including recognizing key words, identifying main ideas and details, skimming and scanning, making inferences, and predicting meaning of new vocabulary based on context. [CSE]
2. Recognize and appropriately use basic word forms. [CSE]
3. Recognize fact vs. opinion. [CSE]
4. Make predictions about a text. [CSE]
5. Write timed short answers based on readings in class.
[CSE]
6. Use English/English dictionary (searching alphabetically; choosing from among multiple meanings of a given word and distinguishing correct pronunciation for words that are spelled the same but different parts of speech. For example, “desert” verb and noun are pronounced differently).
[CSE]
7. Access books and materials from library. [CSE]
Topical Outline and/or Major Divisions:
1. Read a variety of genres (could include letters, articles, fiction, and non-fiction) to improve reading comprehension.
2. Vocabulary as covered in approved textbook.
3. Reinforcement of basic word forms and parts of speech.
4. Reading practice.
Course Requirements:
Each student is expected to exhibit the following behaviors or skills throughout the course:
1. Attends class daily and arrives on time
2. Participates in class activities
3. Contributes to class and small group discussion
4. Completes homework
5. Takes quizzes and exams
6. Performs Library/Loft/Lab work as assigned
7. Demonstrates consistent basic classroom skills, such as copying from the board
8. Follows simple written and oral directions
9. Utilizes basic study and group-work skills
10. Takes personal responsibility for learning the material, asking for repetition, and clarifying information
11. Manages time efficiently (including attending class and arriving on time)
12. Organizes study materials
13. Achieves a minimum 75% combined grade mastery in class and minimum 75% combined average on final exams. Final exams will be based on course outcomes; common to all sections of a

given course; and developed and approved by instructors of that course. Faculty may present exceptional cases (below 75% score) to Unit Administrator for consideration. Note that the passing requirements for RV are different from GW and LS, which need 75% in each subject .
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation:
1. Quizzes
2. In-class work and assignments
3. Homework
4. Optional midterm and mandatory final exam
5. Attendance and participation
6. Final grades are assigned according to published grading standards for the course.
Required Text(s) and/or Materials:
Texts may be chosen from the list of approved IEP textbooks. This list is available from the IEP Faculty
Coordinator. Each course within a level will share a common textbook as chosen by instructors of that level.
Supplemental Text(s) and/or Materials:
As required by instructor.
Outline Developed by: IEP Curriculum Committee, chaired by
Marcie Leek
Date: Winter, 2009
Outline Revised by: Marcie Leek and IEP Faculty
Course Establishment Form 2001 le 10/11/01
Date: Fall, 2011