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Course Description Emphasizes basic vocabulary and comprehension skills development. Topics include: vocabulary development, comprehension skills development, study skills, test-taking techniques, and occupational reading. The prerequisite for this course is RDG 096, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels. *Lab may be substituted, as needed, for class hours on a 2 to 1 basis. Competencies | Vocabulary Development | | Word attack | Use a dictionary key for pronunciation of words. | | Word analysis | Use word part recognition to determine word meaning. | | Context clues | Use context clues to determine word meaning. | | Comprehension Skills Development | | Main idea | Identify main idea and supporting details. (specifically and not specifically stated) | | Sequence | Determine sequence. | | Inferences | Make inferences. | | Interpretation | Read critically to determine information such as fact and opinion and author’s intent. | | Study Skills | | Study habits | Use effective study habits. | | Study techniques | Use effective study techniques. | | Information | Locate information in textbooks and reference materials. | | Test-Taking Techniques | | Reading for objective/subjective tests | Develop reading techniques that help prepare for objective/subjective test taking | | Occupational Reading | | Occupational materials | Explore occupational materials. | Required Textbooks/materials - Ten steps to building college reading skills, Langan, J., (1993), Townsend Press.
- Improving vocabulary skills, Goodman, D. J., Mohr, C. & Nist, S., (1990), Townsend Press.
- A college desk dictionary (Any you choose–Not a paperback edition)
Grading Scale Classroom evaluation will be based on the following: - Average of 10 reading & vocabulary tests 25%
- Average of 10 weekly assigned readings 25%
- Final exam 50%
Students’ final course grade will be one of the following: - SC–Satisfactory Completion
- U–Unsatisfactory
- W–Withdrawal
Disabilities and Counseling Statement If there is a student in this class who needs testing or classroom accommodations due to a disability, please feel free to come by my office and discuss this with me. Augusta Technical College has ADA coordinator/disability counselor services available to all students. Please contact the counseling and testing center for further details, 771-4067.
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