Academic Reading & Study Skills for the Non-Native Speaker IV
I. Course Prefix/Number: EGL 089
Course Name: Academic Reading & Study Skills for the Non-Native Speaker IV
Credits: 3 (3 lecture; 0 lab)
III. Course (Catalog) Description
IV. Learning Objectives
A. Preview, read, and review college-level textbook material
B. Identify main ideas and supporting details
C. Increase vocabulary and reading efficiency
D. Use knowledge of roots and prefixes to determine the meaning of new words
E. Increase reading speed and efficiency
F. Identify lexical and textbook structures
G. Infer and synthesize ideas
H. Summarize reading passages and articles
I. Identify and use effective strategies for test-taking and study-reading tasks
J. Apply critical reading skills to college level material.
K. Read, understand, and respond to at least two novels or complete non-fiction books.
V. Academic Integrity
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
B. Recognizing rhetorical patterns in a variety of texts.
C. Scanning/skimming for information in longer authentic texts
D. Identifying grammatical structures to increase comprehension
E. Making inferences and generalizations
F. Annotating and note-taking
G. Using the Internet for college reading
H. Using context to determine meanings of new English vocabulary
I. Identifying details that support the main idea
J. Using the monolingual dictionary
K. Using knowledge of roots and prefixes to determine the meaning of new words
L. Taking notes on textbook reading - emphasis on variety of types of texts.
M. Preparing for tests and developing test‑taking skills.
N. Using the library and the Learning Center.
O. Synthesizing ideas from more than one text
P. Reading, discussing, and writing about novels and/or non-fiction books.
VII. Methods of Instruction
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
Oakton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, or marital status in admission to and participation in its educational programs, College activities and services, or employment practices. The College does not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual assault by or of its students or employees.
In keeping with this policy of tolerance and non-discrimination, in this class all of us (myself included) should strive to:
-listen and give careful consideration to all ideas expressed in class, especially those that are different from our own, without attacking or demeaning the people who hold those views, and avoid using insulting terms or telling offensive jokes when talking to or about individuals or groups.
· Attendance Policy:
· Late Assignments:
· Outside Reading: The more you read in English, the faster your reading and writing will improve. You should make sure that you spend at least ten hours each week reading material of your choice in English.
· Extra Help:
IX. Instructional Materials
See listing for suggested textbooks.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Instructors will give a grade of Pass or Fail for the course based on:
A. Responses to comprehension and vocabulary exercises based on reading selections
B. The correct use of study skills in the classroom
C. Pre and post testing in reading skills and vocabulary
D. Informal evaluation based on classroom participation
XI. Other Course Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.