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Course Title

READING 2

Course Code

READ120235

Credit

2

Equivalent Course

INTERMEDIATE READING

Prerequisite

Reading 1

Coordinator

Phuong T. V. Mai, MA

Program Level

Bachelor’s

Program

TESOL Studies
Translation and Interpretation

Instruction Language

English

Applicable for TESOL Program

Before 2018

Requirement in TESOL Program

Compulsory

Semester in TESOL Program

2

Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program

Before 2018

Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program

Compulsory

Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program

2

Overview

The course is designed for English major students 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, the course offers students a chance to practise standardized PET exam  become familiar with the self-study and standardized PET exam format and provides important reading strategies and skills in preparation for FCE exam.

Objectives

 Goals

 Goal description

(Students are provided with)

LOs

CDIO

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

G2

General reading skills, main ideas, detail information, attitudes, as well as the author's point of view, reasoning skills in the context.

 

2.1

 

G3

Self –study and group wok skills

3.1

Learning Outcomes

Goals

 Goal description

(Students are provided with)

LOs

CDIO

G1
  • Extend the basic knowledge of the social sciences, humanities and natural sciences through reading contents
  • Differentiate  reading skills in English and various reading categories
  • Improve vocabulary related to specific topics and grammar knowledge used in reading
  • Explain the structure of the reading section of PET and FCE exam

1.1

1.2

G2
  • Use reading skills at the upper intermediate level such as reading for main ideas, reading for details, predicting, reasoning, guessing vocabulary in context, taking notes, interpreting and summarizing
  • Develop critical reading skills, vocabulary-related skills as well as test-taking skills through classroom activities and assignments

 

2.1.1, 2.1.3, 2.1.5, 2.3.3

2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.5, 2.4.6

 

 

G3
  • Have skills of discussing, negotiating, and working groups

3.1.2, 3.1.5

 

 

Materials

Textbook:
Gramer, M. F., & Ward, C. S. (2011). Q-Skills for Success Reading and Writing 3. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

References:
Pavlik, C. (2004). ReadSmart 2. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Blass, L., & Whalley, E.  (2006). Reading for a Reason 3: Expanding Reading Skills. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Assessment

This class is based on on-going assessment. Students are assessed for their performance in the following components:

Assignment

Percentage

Online Assignments

10%

Classroom activities

10%

Mini-tests

10%

Mid-term Tests

20%

Final exam

50%
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