Course Name & Number

Reading Techniques I

READ 0300

Semester & Year

 Fall 2017

Catalog Description

Development of reading and higher order thinking skills necessary for college readiness. Reading  Techniques  I  is  a  course  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.  Emphasis is placed on comprehension strategies. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.

Course Prerequisite(s): Earn satisfactory TSI Assessment placement scores or earn satisfactory placement scores on another approved assessment.

Instructor’s Name

Maggie Row

Office Phone #

Instructor’s Office #

C 201

Office Fax #

E-mail Address

mrow@nctc.edu

Office Hours

T 1020-1050

W 620-650

Textbooks &  Materials

Required / Recommended

Flemming, Laraine. Reading  Keys,  4th ed.,  2014,  Wadsworth  Cengage  Learning (book  bundle includes MyLabsPlus access code)

Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths.
2. Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing.
3. Describe, analyze, and evaluate information within and across a range of texts.
4. Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts.
5. Describe and apply insights gained from reading a variety of texts.

TSI Compliance

At North Central Texas College, students who test but do not meet the passing scores in ALL sections of the TSI Assessment or any other THECB approved testing measurements are required by state law to obtain TSI advising and continuously enroll in a formal college preparatory studies (developmental) program every semester until all TSI requirements are satisfied. TSI program attendance is mandatory. Non-compliance with the rules of attendance may result in a student being withdrawn from the college preparatory course. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the college catalog.

In the long term, a student that twice receives an F or W in a College Prep course based on non-attendance will be placed on academic hold and blocked from enrolling in any courses other than the required College Prep course.

Grading Policy & Procedures

Methods for Assessing the Expected Learning Outcomes – The expected learning outcomes for this course will be assessed through:

• Daily Class Assignments                    65%
• Vocabulary Activities and Quizzes     15%
• Midterm and Final Exam                     20%

Daily Assignments include Attendance, class activities, and paragraph assignments

Explanation of Grading:

All assignments that are graded will be given a certain percentage score (0-100), and your final grade for the course will be converted to the college’s letter grade system, which is as follows:

• A = 100-89.5

• B = 89.4-79.5
• C = 79.4-69.5
• D = 69.4-59.5
• F = 59.4 or below

Scholastic Integrity

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.  See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB- (LOCAL)]” #18.

Disciplinary Actions [Student Handbook, #5] “When cheating, collusion, or plagiarism has occurred beyond any reasonable doubt, the instructor may give the student or students involved an “F” on a particular assignment or in the course. [See Scholastic Dishonesty FLB (Local)] The instructor shall make a written report of the incident and of the planned action to his Department Chair.  The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to appropriate instructional dean who shall review the case, notify the student and, if necessary, take further action.  This may involve either probation or suspension of the student or students in question. If such disciplinary action is deemed necessary, the Dean of Student Services shall be notified, and the action shall be taken through that office.”

Plagiarism, which should be avoided at all costs, includes the following student actions:

• Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own;
• Unintentionally or inadvertently turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own as the result of failing to document sources both internally and in the Works Cited;
• Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks;
• Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images;
• Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit;
• Copying so many words, ideas, or images from a source that it makes up the majority of the student's work, whether or not the student gives credit.

Attendance Policy

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ____November 9th___________.

Attendance Policy:
Regular and punctual class attendance is expected at NCTC. Student absences will be recorded from the first day the class meets. In case of absence, it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor. Students absent on official school business are entitled to make up coursework missed. In all other cases, the instructor will judge whether the student will be permitted to make up work and will decide on the time and nature of the makeup. However, the student is expressly responsible for any work missed regardless of the cause of the absence.

Communication between the student and instructor is most important, and it is the student's responsibility to initiate such communication. If students do not appear at the prearranged time or meet the prescribed deadline for makeup work, they forfeit their rights for further makeup of that work. Students who stop attending class for any reason should contact the instructor and the Registrar‘s office to officially withdraw from the class. Failure to officially withdraw may result in a failing grade for the course.

Just let me know about anything that may impede your ability to be successful in the class---we can work something out.

ADA Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission or access to its programs.  The College is committed to providing equal access to its students with disabilities by providing appropriate accommodations; a variety of services and resources are made available through the ACCESS Department.  Students are responsible for notifying the ACCESS Department of their need for assistance.  Students with documented disabilities, such as mobility impairment, hearing or visual impairment, learning, and/or psychological disorders are eligible for services. 

Disability Accommodations

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness, or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction-reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration Building (100) or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices/DisabilitiesFacultyResources.aspx

EEOC Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

Calendar or Course Outline (REQUIRED)

Fall 2017

Course Calendar

**Assignments given in class will be due next time unless otherwise stated

***This is a general outline of our class activities and I reserve the right to make changes as needed

Week 1

8/29 – 8/31

§  Welcome to the Fall Semester!

§  Review Course Policies/Introductions

§  Active Reading Strategies

§  Reading and Writing Connections

§  Main Ideas

Week 2

9/5 – 9/7

§  Continue Main Idea and Supporting Details

§  Review Reading Assignment

§  Continue Discussion

§  Vocabulary Strategies

Week 3

9/12 – 9/14

§  Continue Main Ideas and Supporting Details

§  Review Reading Assignment

§  Vocabulary

Week 4

9/19 – 9/21

§  Continue Main Ideas and Supporting Details

§  Review Reading Assignment

§  Vocabulary

Week 5

9/26 – 9/28

§  Understanding the Writing Process

§  Summary/Paragraph Writing

§  Vocabulary

Week 6

10/3 – 10/5

§  Summary/Paragraph Writing

§  Understanding Relationships in Reading

§  Vocabulary

Week 7

10/10 – 10/12

§  Understanding and Identifying Relationships in Reading and Writing

§  Vocabulary

Week 8

10/17 – 10/19

§  Understanding and Identifying Relationships in Reading and Writing

§  Paragraph Writing

§  Vocabulary

Week 9

10/24 – 10/26

§  More Understanding and Identifying Relationships in Reading and Writing

§  Paragraph Writing

§  Vocabulary

Week 10

10/31 – 11/2

§  More Understanding and Identifying Relationships in Reading and Writing

§  Paragraph Writing

§  Vocabulary

Week 11

11/7 – 11/9

§  Making Inferences

§  Vocabulary

Week 12

11/14 – 11/16

§  Making Inferences

§  Vocabulary

Week 13

11/21 – 11/23

§  Review Assignments

§  Reviewing Arguments in Reading and Writing

No Thursday Class—Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Week 14

11/28 – 11/30

§  Reviewing Arguments in Reading and Writing

§  Vocabulary

Week 15

12/5 – 12/7

§  Course Wrap-Up

Week 16

Finals Week

Name of Division Chair:

Rochelle Gregory, Ph.D.

Office Location:

Corinth 238

Telephone Number:

940.498.6297

E-mail Address:

rgregory@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Dean Larry Gilbert

Office Location:

Corinth 3rd Floor Deans’ Suite

Telephone Number:

940.498.6222

E-mail Address:

lgilbert@nctc.edu

Other Pertinent Information

Tobacco-Free Campus

NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage students, which cumulates unsightly tobacco litter and interferes with assuring clean air for all who come to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to second hand smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products. We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our campuses Tobacco-Free. For questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at 940-668-4240.