| Course
Information |
| Course
Description: |
This course is
designed to enable college students to become more aware of themselves
as readers and to develop strategies and skills to meet the demands of
college reading. |
| Course
Objectives: |
Upon the successful completion
of this course, the student will be able to:
| 1. |
Identify
main ideas and supporting details in a reading selection. |
| 2. |
Interpret
inferential meaning in a reading passage. |
| 3. |
Define
unfamiliar words using context clues, word structure, and a
dictionary. |
| 4. |
Use standard
English to compose a structured paragraph. |
| 5. |
Identify
patterns of organization in a reading selection. |
| 6. |
Distinguish
between connotative and denotative meanings. |
| 7. |
Recognize
and comprehend figurative language. |
| 8. |
Recognize
the importance of applying prior knowledge to the reading
process. |
| 9. |
Recognize
the author's point of view and purpose. |
| 10. |
Differentiate
between statements of fact and opinion. |
|
| Prerequisites
and Co requisites: |
Basic Reading or
appropriate score on the college placement test. |
| Course
Topics: |
The course topics
include but are not limited to main idea, inferences, context clues,
paragraph organization, figurative language, and vocabulary development. |
| Specific
Course Requirements: |
Since most
assignments will be submitted electronically, students should be
proficient with Microsoft Word.. |
| Textbooks,
Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements |
| Required
Textbooks: |
Please visit the Virtual Bookstore
to obtain textbook information for this course:
http://rodp.bkstr.com |
| Supplementary
Materials: |
There are
assignments from the CD ROM which accompanies the book. |
| Hardware
Requirements: |
- PC Requirements:
Windows 95+,
366 Pentium Processor
32+ MB of RAM,
CD ROM,
Explorer 4.0+
- Mac Requirements:
MacOS 8.1+,
Power PC Processor,
32+ MB of RAM,
CD ROM.
Explorer 4.0+
|
| Software
Requirements: |
Microsoft Word |
| Assessment
and Grading |
| Testing
Procedures: |
Students will take
some of the tests in this course online but the midterm and the final
will be proctored examinations. Students are responsible for locating a
proctor and getting the proctor to complete the proctor certification
form and submitting it to the instructor. |
| Grading
Procedure: |
| Topic |
Assignment |
Evaluation |
Value |
| Unit
Evaluations |
Written
assignments, journal writings, and reading selections |
Points on
all assignments within unit |
40% |
| Vocabulary
Mastery |
Vocabulary
Units |
Unit Quizzes |
20% |
| Proctored
Exams |
Midterm
& Final Exam |
Proctored
Tests |
40% |
|
| Grading
Scale: |
| A |
100-90 |
| B |
89-80 |
| C |
79-70 |
| N |
69 &
below |
| F |
Lack of
attendance/submission of work |
|
| Assignments
and Participation |
| Assignments
and Projects: |
| Week
1 |
Orientation
Unit
|
| Week
2 |
Active
Reading Unit
|
| Week
3 |
Vocabulary
Unit 1 |
| Week
4 |
Main
Idea Unit |
| Week
5 |
Vocabulary
Unit 2
Proctored Midterm Exam |
| Week
6 |
Point
of View Unit |
| Week
7 |
Vocabulary
Unit 3 |
| Week
8 |
Vocabulary
Development Unit |
| Week
9 |
Vocabulary
Development Unit |
| Week
10 |
Vocabulary
Unit 4 |
| Week
11 |
Inferential
Reading Unit |
| Week
12 |
Proctored
Final Examination |
|
| Class
Participation: |
Students must
participate in all interactive aspects of the course. Students must
communicate with other students in the discussion forum, use the
instructor as a learning resource, and check the course email and
bulletin board frequently for announcements. |
| Punctuality: |
Students must submit
assignments on or before the designated due dates. Ten (10) points will
be deducted for assignments submitted after the due date. Assignments
will not be accepted more than one week after the due date. |
| Course
Ground Rules |
|
- Possess reliable access to
computing resources. Have the minimum hardware, software, and
browser.
- Understand basic personal
computer operations. Students should be familiar with operating
system, file management, word-processing, internet, email. Taking an
online course is not a way to learn computer skills.
- Be familiar with the
internet. Know how to browse, search, download, and unzip files and
solve problem involving personal computer settings and internet..
- Read for information
effectively and follow instructions. There is more reading in an
online course than other modes of instruction.
- Have an external email
account. Our primary email will be inside WebCT. However, in case of
emergencies, we will need an alternate plan for communication.
- Learn to use Course Tools
from the tutorials and help screens provided in WebCT.
- Actively and persistently
communicate with the instructor.
- Willing and able to make
weekly progress on the course work.
- Prepared to spend an
adequate amount of time to complete the work for the term. Online
courses are generally more time consuming and complicated than other
modes of instruction.
- Procrastination is an online
students worst enemy. If you get more than one week behind the
schedule, you are not likely to be able to complete the course.
|
| Guidelines
for Communications |
| Email: |
Examples:
Always include a subject line.
Remember without facial
expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in
wording your emails. Use of emotions might be helpful in some cases.
Use standard fonts.
Do not send large attachments
without permission.
Special formatting such as
centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless
necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
Respect the privacy of other
class members.
|
| Discussion
Groups: |
Examples:
Review the discussion threads
thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a "lurker", then
a discussant.
Try to maintain threads by using
the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.
Do not make insulting or
inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be
respectful of other's ideas.
Be patient and read the
comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks.
Be positive and constructive in
group discussions.
Respond in a thoughtful and
timely manner.
|
| Chat: |
Examples:
Introduce yourself to the other
learners in the chat session.
Be polite. Choose your words
carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.
Be concise in responding to
others in the chat session.
Be prepared to open the chat
session at the scheduled time.
Be constructive in your
comments and suggestions.
|
| Web
Resources: |
Examples:
Columbia Guide to Online Style
by Janice R. Walker and Todd Taylor
Citation Styles Online http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html\
|
|
Library
|
|
The
Tennessee Board of Regents Virtual Library is available
to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links
to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases,
interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps,
and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to
complete online assignments and as background reading must be included
in all courses. |
|
Students
With Disabilities
|
|
Qualified students with disabilities will
be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined
eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home
institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course,
the instructor must receive written verification of a student's
eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff
at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate
contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to
follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent
to the instructor. |
|
Syllabus
Changes
|
|
Any necessary
changes to the course syllabus will be sent to the student by e-mail and
posted on the bulletin board. |