Course of Study
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0371 Basic Reading
ISBN# 978-0-205-57318-9
Measurements:
- Pre-THEA Exit
- Nelson Denny Exit
- Star Exit
Learning Outcomes:
- Increase Vocabulary in Context
- Increase Vocabulary-Building Skills
- Locating Topics and Main Ideas
- Locating Stated Main Ideas
- Locating Supporting Details
- Understanding Outlines and Concept Maps
- Locating Transitions and Thought Patterns
- Understanding Implied Main Ideas
- Understanding Inferences
0372 College Reading
ISBN# 0-205-57319-3
Measurements:
- Pre-THEA Exit
- Nelson Denny Exit
- Star Exit
Learning Outcomes:
- Building Vocabulary and Dictionary Skills
- Locating Stated Main Idea
- Locating Supporting Details
- Understanding Outlines and Concept Maps
- Understanding Transitions and Thought Patterns
- Understanding Implied Main Idea and Implied Central Ideas
- Understanding Fact and Opinion
- Understanding Tone and Purpose
- Understanding Inferences
- Understanding Basic Arguments and Persuasive Techniques
0373 Advanced Reading
ISBN#: 0-205-61754-9
Measurement:
- Pre-THEA Exit
- Nelson Denny Exit
- Star Exit
Learning Outcomes:
- Building Vocabulary Skills
- Locating Stated Main Idea
- Locating Supporting Details
- Understanding Outlines and Concept Maps
- Understanding Transitions and Thought Patterns
- Understanding Implied Main Idea and Implied Central Ideas
- Understanding Fact and Opinion
- Understanding Tone and Purpose
- Understanding Inferences
- Understanding Argument and Persuasive Technique
Attendance Policy
Research shows: Student Attendance + Student Study Time = Student Performance
All students MUST spend at least 3 hours a week in the classroom.
The attendance standards below are provided to determine when absences are considered ‘excessive’. Students who exceed this number of absences are ‘in danger’ of not acquiring the necessary skills and of receiving an ‘F’ in the course.
| Course Type |
Excessive # of Absences |
| MWF, meets one hour, three times a week |
7 absences |
| MW and TTH, meets one hour and twenty minutes, twice a week |
5 absences |
| A three hour class, meeting once a week |
2 absences |
| Summer classes, meeting four days a week |
4 absences |
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