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SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College
SPRING 2008
Course: ENG0903 READING I
Section #:
Day(s) and Time(s): TR
Start and end dates: Jan. 7, 2008 – May 2, 2008
9:30 am – 10:50 am
Course Delivery Method: Lecture
Course format: 3 hours Lecture; 1 Hour Lab
Instructor: Linda Mayes
Office Hrs: M-R 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Office Email: lmayes@tulsacc.edu
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE:
Division: Liberal Arts
Associate Dean: Chris Crumley
Office: NE 2389
Phone Number: 595-7494
202
Call #: 31206
Office Phone: 595-7438
TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES:
Director: Jan Clayton
Office:
Phone:
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Designed to teach students the basic reading skills necessary for a planned college program. Primary
emphasis is placed on developing interest in reading, improving comprehension of textbook materials, skills
in grasping main ideas, and vocabulary building. Programmed materials, machines and both individual and
group instruction are used in working toward these objectives.
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE:
English 0913; Reading II
TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:
Title: Ten Steps to Building College Reading Skills
Publisher: Townsend Press
Edition: 4th
Title: Building Vocabulary Skills, Short Version Edition: 3rd
Mohr. Publisher: Townsend Press
Author: JOHN LANGAN
Authors: Goodman, Nist, and
Collegiate Dictionary
Textbooks and supplies may be purchased at: TCC NEC Bookstore
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to—
1. Utilize context clues to find the meaning of unfamiliar words.
2. Recognize how prefixes, suffixes, and root words can help determine word meaning.
3. Identify the main ideas and major details in a reading passage.
4. Apply the SQ3R study technique to college text material to improve retention an
recall skills.
5. Develop the ability to draw conclusions and make inferences.
6. Improve dictionary, glossary, and index skills.
7. Interpret graphic illustrations used in college texts.
TEACHING METHODS:
This course will be conducted as a reading workshop with most assignments done either in the
classroom or in the FACET Center. Brief instructor lectures will be used to introduce reading skills
or techniques.
In addition to classroom hours, it is a course requirement that students work one hour per week
on lab assignments, individualized according to each student’s performance on diagnostic tests
administered at the beginning of the semester. An orientation visit to the center will be arranged
so students can familiarized themselves with the reading equipment and materials. A folder will be
provided for each student’s lab assignments.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
A student’s course grade will be determined by their scores in the following areas. The relative
weight of each area to the course grade is indicated in percentage.
CHAPTER REVIEW TESTS.…………………………………………………………20%
MASTERY TESTS AND FINAL EXAM…………………………………………….20%
CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS AND READING SELECTIONS….………..20%
UNIT VOCABULARY TESTS (four)…………………………………...…………20%
LAB ASSIGNMENTS………………………………………………...……………….20%
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GRADING SYSTEM
100% - 90% of the total points A
89% - 80% of the total points B
79% - 70% of the total points C
69% - 60% of the total points D
59% and below
F
ATTENDANCE:
LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK:
10. Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the
duration of any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate
withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC
Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to
withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences
for the student.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Email: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course
assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email
to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency
situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations.
This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates
gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education
and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical
Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
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CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions,
beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of
ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any
electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.
SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will
be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the
disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of
others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is
not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa
Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to
the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the
dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a
faculty member may:
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Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;
Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request
that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the
information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook,
and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the
TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR:
Textbook refers to Ten Steps to Building College Reading Skills. 4th edition. Vocabulary refers to Building Vocabulary
Skills Workbook. 3rd edition.
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Your textbook consists of ten chapters. When text chapters are assigned, students are responsible for reading the
chapter material, the practice exercises are usually done in class, and participating in class discussion is mandatory.
Review and/or Mastery tests will be given at the end of each chapter. These tests will be graded and returned to the
students to be used as study guides for the mid-term and final exams.
The vocabulary workbook is divided into four units, each containing five chapters. Vocabulary Final Check activities
are due on the first class meeting of the week. They are to be typed double spaced. No late vocabulary Final Check
assignments can be handed in. Unit tests consists of Test 1, 2, and 3 in the workbook. In addition, for each unit
there will be a 50 item multiple-choice test.
Week 1 & 2
Syllabus distributed and examined with class
FACET Center Orientation (LAB) Jan. 14 @ 9:30 am
Diagnostic Testing
Nelson-Denny Timed Reading Test Jan. 10 @ 10:00 am TODAY
Lab assignment folder placed in FACET Center Aug. 30
Vocabulary Placement Test
Week 2 and 3
Textbook: Chapter 1
Vocabulary: Chapter 1, 2, 3 p. 8-19
Lab Assignment # 1
Week 4 & 5
Textbook: Chapter 2
Supplemental vocabulary handouts and exercises
Vocabulary: Chapters 4, 5, and review; p. 20-28
LABS # 2 and # 3
Week 6
Textbook: Chapter 3
Supplemental vocabulary handouts and exercises
Vocabulary: UNIT # 1 Tests
A) In workbooks, Test 1, 2, 3; p. 29-34
B) 50 item multiple-choice test
LAB #4
Week 7
Textbook: Chapter 4
Vocabulary: Chapter 6, 7, 8; p. 38-49
LAB #5
Week 8 (Mid-term)
Textbook: Chapter 5
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Vocabulary: Chapter 9, 10 and review; p. 50-58
LAB #6
MID-TERM LAB CHECK: (6 HOURS DUE)
Week 9
Textbook: Chapter 6
Vocabulary: UNIT 2 TESTS
1) In workbook, Test 1, 2, 3; p. 56-64
2) 50 multiple-choice item test
LAB #7
Week 10
Textbook: Chapter 7
Vocabulary: Chapter 11, 12, 13; p. 68-79
LAB #8
Week 11
Textbook: Chapter 8
Vocabulary: Chapter 14, 15, and review; p. 80-88
LAB #9
Week 12 & 13
Textbook: Chapter 9
Supplemental inference materials
Inferences workbook
Vocabulary: UNIT 3 TESTS
1) In workbooks, Test 1, 2, 3; 89-94
2) A 50 item multiple-choice test
Chapter 16, 17, 18; p. 98-109
LAB #10 & 11
Week 14 & 15
Textbook: Chapter 10
Vocabulary: Chapter 19, 20 and review; p. 110-118
UNIT 4 TESTS
1) In workbook, Test 1, 2, 3; p. 119-124
2) A 50 item multiple-choice test
LAB # 12
FINAL LAB CHECK: Total 12 hours due
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REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
Week 16 :
FINAL EXAM (see testing schedule for day and time)
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