READING 1
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Equivalent Course
Prerequisite
Coordinator
Program Level
Instruction Language
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Business English Program
Overview
The course is designed for English major freshmen in order to achieve reading ability at the elementary level (B1). Specifically, the course helps students develop reading skills such as reading for main ideas, reading for detail information, distinguishing topic and key words, critical thinking skills, guessing meanings of words in context, and word analysis. In addition, to help students become familiar with the self-study and standardized PET exam format, this course provides important reading strategies and skills in preparation for this exam.
Objectives
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Goals |
Goal description (Students are provided with) |
LOs CDIO |
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G1 |
The knowledge of the social science and humanity, knowledge of reading skills, knowledge about many other types of reading, special test type of PET. |
1.1 1.2 |
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G2 |
General reading skills, main ideas, detaile information, attitudes, as well as the author's point of view, reasoning skills in the context. |
2.1
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G3 |
Self –study and group wok skills |
3.1 |
Learning Outcomes
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Goals |
Goal description (Students are provided with) |
LOs CDIO |
|
G1 |
Improve your understanding of the different types of reading Extend your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar Understand the structure of the reading section of the PET |
1.1 1.2 |
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G2 |
Proficiency in reading skills such as: reading for main ideas, reading for detail information, inferring, guessing vocabulary in context, note-taking, explanations, summaries. Develop reading skills, vocabulary related skills as well as writing skills through classroom activities and assignments. |
2.1
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G3 |
Have a cooperative and constructive attitude in the process of discussion and negotiation Improve self-learning awareness |
3.1 |
Materials
Textbook:
McVeigh, J., & Bixby, J. (2011). Q: Skills for Success 2: Reading and Writing. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
References:
Blass, L., & Whalley, E. (2006). Reading for a Reason 2: Expanding Reading Skills. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Pavlik, C. (2004). Read Smart 1. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Cambridge English Key 2. (2015). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Assessment
This class is based on on-going assessment. Students are assessed for their performance in the following components:
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Assignment |
Percentage |
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Individual assignments |
10% |
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Group work |
15% |
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Mid-term test |
25% |
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Final exam |
50% |
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