REA0001Course

   MASTER COURSE DESCRIPTION DAYTONA BEACH  COMMUNITY COLLEGE   REA 0001 Reading I   CATALOG DESCRIPTION:   An introduction to reading designed to help students gain proficiency in basic reading skills. Emphasis is placed on developing vocabulary and improving comprehension skills. Course is required of students who score 48 or below on the college placement test. (REA 0001 cannot be used toward A.A. or A.S. degree requirements.) Lab fee: $15.00.   CREDIT HOURS: 4 College Preparatory Credits DEGREE: None <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">CONTACT HOURS: 45 Hours Lecture/30 Hours Laboratory <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> Collaborative classroom instruction integrated with Academic Support Center activities. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES:  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">1. Determine meaning of unknown words through context. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">2. Recognize/Develop main ideas of a given passages. <span style="margin: 12pt 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">3. Distinguish major from minor supporting details. <span style="margin: 12pt 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">4. Recognize relationships within and between sentences in a passage <span style="margin: 12pt 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">5. Generate inferences. <span style="margin: 12pt 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">6. Determine an author’s purpose and tone <span style="margin: 12pt 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">7. Distinguish statements of fact from opinions. <span style="margin: 12pt 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">8. Evaluate the elements of <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">bias. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">COURSE OUTLINE: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Reading Skills __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">I. Vocabulary <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">A. Meaning in Context <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">B. Pronunciation <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">II. Comprehension <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">A. Main Ideas <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">B. Details <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">C. Relationships <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">D. Inference <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">E. Purpose and Tone <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">F. Fact and Opinion <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">G. Argument <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">III. Lab Materials <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">A. Practice Literal Reading Skills Techniques <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">B. Practice Critical Reading Skills Techniques <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">C. Practice Rate <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">______________________________________ ____________________ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Chairperson, English Department* 05/01/2007 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">______________________________________ ____________________ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Dean, School of Arts and Sciences* 05/01/2007 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> // <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">*Original signature copy available in the Office of Academic Affairs. // <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">