Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Course Syllabus

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Big Sandy Community and Technical College Course Syllabus PS Number: 82571 Semester: Spring Year: 2017 Faculty Name: Stephanie B.

1 Big Sandy Community and Technical College Course Syllabus PS Number: Semester: Spring Year: 2017 Faculty Name: Stephanie B. Conn Title: Assistant Professor Course Prefix and Number: RDG 100 Course Credit Hours: 2 Course Prerequisites: Appropriate reading score per KCTCS Assessment and Placement policy. Course Title: Reading Workshop Catalog Course Description: Designed to improve reading comprehension and vocabulary of expository materials by improving the student s comprehension processes and reading-related study skills. Strategies and skills taught in the course are applied to college level materials. Instructor Contact Information: Campus Location: Prestonsburg Building & Room: Pike 107B Office Hours: M W T/R T Friday (Online) 9:00 AM 11:30 AM (Pikeville) and 12:30 PM 2:00 PM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM or by appointment 8:30 AM 11:00 AM (Prestonsburg) 2:00 PM 3:00 PM (Mayo) or by appointment 10:30 AM 11:30 or by appointment Office Phone Number: Alternate Number: Best Times to Call: You may call anytime; however, I am available during office hours. KCTCS sconn0008@kctcs.edu Special Instructions: Please use the Blackboard tool and include a subject in the subject line. 1

2 Supervisor Contact Information: Name: Mary Stepp Wallen, Division Chair Campus Location: Prestonsburg Building & Room: Pike 107E Office Phone Number: (606) KCTCS Text and Supplies: Strategies will be applied using one of the student s textbooks in another general education course (Living With Art). Also, please purchase a pack of 3 X 5 inch cards. KCTCSGeneralEducationCompetencies Students should prepare for twenty-first century challenges by gaining: A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural worlds through study in the sciences and mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts. Method to Achieve Competency: Read Text and summarize SQ3R B. Intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis critical and creative thinking written and oral communication quantitative literacy information literacy teamwork and problem solving Method to Achieve Competency: Work in groups. Recognize important vocabulary cards. C. Personal and social responsibility, including civic knowledge and engagement (local and global) intercultural knowledge and competence ethical reasoning and action foundations and skills for lifelong learning Method to Achieve Competency: Work in groups read and discuss art from different cultures. D. Integrative and applied learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized skills. Method to Achieve Competency: Read; cooperate with others and write concise summaries SQ3R. 2

3 CourseSpecificCompetencies (Student Outcomes): Upon completion of this course, the student can: 1. Demonstrate improved comprehension of college materials. 2. Detect, interpret, and draw inferences from texts, including visual materials. 3. Determine evidence type, analyze the logic, and judge an argument s validity. 4. Write a proficient summary of an article and write a synthesis using at least two sources. 5. Develop vocabulary skills using a variety of strategies. 6. Infer the purpose of college-level texts and determine the meaning of figurative language and logical fallacies. Lab Competencies (Student Outcomes):(Enter N/A if this does not apply.) Computer usage for software applications; word processing and research purposes is essential in this class. Course Outline: I. Comprehension Strategies A. Strategic reading using metacognitive questions in before, during, and after phases B. SQ3R or PQRST II. Vocabulary Development A. Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes B. Using flashcards for concept study C. Using acronyms, word families, and associations in vocabulary development D. Context clues III. Reading-Related Study Skills A. Skimming B. Scanning C. Mapping and graphic organizers D. Outlining E. Note taking F. Summarizing G. Finding and using study aids in textbooks H. Synthesizing IV. Patterns of Organization A. Addition and simple listing B. Compare and contrast C. Time order and sequence D. Cause and effect E. Summary F. Definition and example G. Location H. Generalization and example V. Inferences A. Plain text inferences B. Visual material inferences a. Charts b. Graphs c. Diagrams d. Maps and pictures C. Figurative language a. Simile b. Metaphor c. Hyperbole 3

4 VI. d. Personification D. Purpose of text Argument Analysis A. Common logical fallacies B. Argument support types C. Adequacy of evidence D. Relevancy of evidence E. Validity of claim Course Structure: Many of the reading assignments and practice exercises will be completed as individual work outside of class. All work is to be completed and submitted on the date that it is due. Unless otherwise noted, online assignments must be completed outside of the classroom. Technology/Media Component: Computers will be utilized in this course. This is a face-to-face course. Computers may also be used to conduct research on the World Wide Web, type assignments (WORD), take online tests, complete practice exercises, read articles online or other purposes for which the instructor deems beneficial for the student. Service-Learning: N/A Course Requirements and Evaluation: Course Outline of Assignments Students must read and complete all assigned exercises and quizzes using a general education text from one of their other courses. Required exercises will be submitted to the instructor on the date that the material is due. Students will also utilize an online supplement to complete online exercises. Assignments and/or due dates are subject to change with notification from the instructor if circumstances arise to necessitate such change. Week / Date Activities / Assignments 1. 1/9/17-1/13/17 Get acquainted Review Course Syllabus & complete Survey on Blackboard (10 points) Complete Pre-Test (50 points) 2. 1/16/17-1/20/17 Monday 1/16/17 Martin Luther King Day college closed Complete activity (20 points) Textbook Walk Context Clues & Synonyms / Antonyms (10 points) 3. 1/23/17-1/27/17 Read Chapter 1 4

5 Complete SQ3R activity (20points) Vocabulary Cards (10 points) Summarize and Paraphrase (15 points) 4. 1/30/17-2/3/17 Read Chapters 2 and 3 Complete activity SQ3R (10 points) Paraphrase (15 points) 5. 2/6/17-2/10/17 Read Chapters 4 and 5 Complete activity (SQ3R) (20 points) Main Idea (15 points) 6. 2/13/17-2/17/17 Read Chapters 6 and 7 Complete activity (SQ3R) (20 points) Poem Review (45 Points) Author s Purpose (15 points) 7. 2/20/17-2/24/17 Monday 2/20/17 Presidents Day- College Closed Read Chapters 8 and 9 Complete activity (SQ3R with Vocabulary) 20 points Purpose Review (15 points) Review for Midterm Exam 8. 2/27/17-3/3/17 Reading Response Journal Entry (35 points) This entry must address the following: Read an article from a magazine, newspaper, online resource, etc. List the source, title, date and author of the article (10 points). Write a short summary of what the article says (10 points). Give your response to the article. Tell if the article was interesting to you. Why or why not? Tell if you agree with or disagree with what the author says in the article. You may conclude your entry by telling what prompted you to read the article. 5

6 Use correct grammar and punctuation. More than three grammatical errors will result in a loss of points (10 points). Late assignments will result is a loss of 10 points. Details (15 points) Midterm Exam (100 points) SPRINGBREAK 03/05/17 03/12/ /13/17-3/17/17 Read Chapters 10 and 11 Review Midterm Exam Sequence (15 points) 10. 3/20/17-3/24/17 Read Chapters 13 and 14 Cause and Effect (15 points) 11. 3/27/17-3/31/17 Read Chapter 15 Drawing Conclusions (15 points) 12. 4/3/17-4/7/17 R Read Chapter 16 Facts and Opinions (10 points) Post-Test (50 Points) 13. 4/10/17-4/14/17 Read Chapter 17 Assignment TBD (45 points) 14. 4/17/17-4/21/17 Read Chapter 21 Book Review (45 points) 15. 4/24/17-4/28/17 Assignment TBD (45 points) Attendance will be calculated (100 points possible) Review for the Final Exam 16. 5/1/17-5/5/17 Complete Final Exam (100 points) 6

7 The final exam will occur according to the published BSCTC schedule. The final exam is comprehensive. Grading Policy: To receive a passing grade, the student must complete the requirements of the course, written in this syllabus with at least 60% overall accuracy. The following scale will be utilized to determine grades. A B C D E points points points points 599 points and below Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all scheduled class meetings and to be an active member of the class. Attendance records are kept and the students are responsible for any missed notes, assignments, etc. 100 points are assigned for attendance. Students may miss three class periods for emergencies. After three absences, 10 points will be subtracted for each absence. Excessive absences (more than one third of class meetings) may also jeopardize a student s financial aid. Any student who maintains perfect attendance during the semester will have 20 bonus points added to her/his overall point total. Weather-Related Missed Classes: If classes are canceled due to inclement weather, students are responsible for continuing coursework/completing assignments. The instructor will post a Blackboard (Bb) announcement and/or send an concerning the assignment(s). Missed Exam Policy: Exams and quizzes will be scheduled the week they are listed in the Course Outline. In emergency situations, quizzes and/or tests may be made up. However, a student must contact the instructor as soon as possible to make arrangements. Late Assignment Policy: Every effort should be made by the student to adhere to the schedule stipulated in the Course Outline. No assignments will be accepted after the last day of regular coursework. Withdrawal Policy: A student may withdraw from this course any time until midterm. After the midterm date, the instructor s signature (permission) will be required. Please come see me during office hours if possible. The student may otherwise the instructor with a request to withdraw. At that point, the instructor will generate an that the student must present to the office of Admissions and Records to complete a formal withdrawal from the course. 7

8 Additional information can be found at the following site: 8

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