Basic Reading Skills Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

RDNG-0301-002 Basic Reading Skills

Prerequisites

Accuplacer reading score below 49, THEA reading score below 170 or equivalent score on a state approved test

Course Description

Improve vocabulary and ability to understand written material. Exit test required for satisfactory completion. Preparatory for RDNG 0321.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Building Vocabulary Skills, Sherrie L. Nist, 4^th Edition

Supplies

Paper, pen, pencil, highlighters, and Scantron answer sheets (Form No. 882-E)

Student Performance

To prepare the student to comprehend reading material presented in college level textbooks.  To prepare the student to pass the reading portion of the THEA Test, ACCUPLACER Test or any state-approved alternate test which measures the reading skills of students enrolled in public Texas colleges and universities.  At the conclusion of the course, the student must demonstrate mastery of the following skills at 70%: 

1.  Determine the meanings of words and phrases.

2.  Determine the main idea and supporting details in written material.

3.  Analyze the relationship among ideas in written material.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

1. When class begins, students are expected to remain seated until dismissed by the instructor.
2. Cellular phones, portable media players, computers, or other electronic devices are not to be seen or heard in the classroom.
3. Any type of cheating or academic dishonesty is prohibited.  The “Student Rights and Responsibilities” publication outlines the definition of academic dishonesty and the associated penalties.
4. When a student is logged into a computer for the purpose of accumulating lab hours required for a reading class, the student must be actively involved in the lesson at all times. Any attempt by a student to obtain computer lab hours dishonestly will result in the student’s lab hours being reduced to zero (0). The student will have to repeat all lab hours.

Grading Criteria

\ The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:

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\ The semester average will be determined as follows:

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\ REQUIRED TESTS:

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• \ Pre-Test
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• \ Test 1
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• \ Test 2
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• \ Test 3
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• \ Test 4
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• \ Post Test
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• \ Final Exam
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\ REQUIRED HOMEWORK:

\ As part of the course requirements of Reading 0301, assigned homework must be completed each week outside of class.  Students will complete the homework assignments in their textbook and then submit their homework via AC Online.

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\ REQUIRED LAB: 

\ As part of the course requirements of Reading 0301, assigned lab hours must be completed each week outside of class.  Lab grades will be given based on completion of the required hours and/or performance.  Lab assignments will include Read On computer lessons.  Completion of weekly lab hours with adequate performance will result in a grade of 100.  Failure to meet this requirement will result in a grade of 0.  Students may use the computers in LIB 012A or on the second floor of the Lynn Library to complete their lessons.  These are the only two locations that Read On can be accessed.
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\ MAKE-UP POLICY:   

\ Tests  

\ Ten (10) points may be deducted from all major tests taken late.  All major tests not taken within one week of the scheduled test date will receive a grade of zero (0) unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.

\ Homework

\ Homework and class work will not be taken late.  Any homework or class work not completed on time will receive a grade of zero (0). The homework assignment must be received the day it is due to receive credit.

\ Lab Assignments

\ All lab assignments are due on assigned days at the assigned times.  Students who receive a zero (0) will have the opportunity to have the grade changed to a fifty (50) when they become current with the lab assignment for that week. 

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.  It will be the responsibility of the student to drop the class by the withdrawal date should he/she stop attending; otherwise, a grade of "F" will be given.

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Additional Information

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\ A student may take the ACCUPLACER Test or the THEA Test anytime during the semester.  If he/she passes the reading portion of either test, the student should immediately visit with the instructor to discuss options available to the student at that time.