Reading 4 Syllabus Fall 2016 CRN 2714

College of Arts and Sciences/ESL
0242 - 01 Reading 4 CRN 2714

Fall 2016
College of Arts and Science Mission Statement: To foster creative minds and critical thinkers through effective
pedagogies and real world experiences.
Course Title: 0242-01. Reading 4 CRN 2714 / 2 Credit hours
Term: August 22, 2016 December 15, 2016 (Fall 2016)
Refer to the Registrars Calendar for the last date to withdraw and other important registration related information.
Course Schedule: Lecture: T,Th, 2-3:50PM; Location: M108
Required Textbook and/or Course Materials:
Pathways 3 Reading Writing and Critical Thinking. Available for purchase through the LTU Bookstore
ISBN: 978-1-133-31710-4
Instructor:
Name and Title: Scott Corp, Professor
E-mail: scorp@ltu.edu
Office hours: S209A
M, W 9:00am 1:00pm
T, Th 9:00am 10:30am
Prerequisite Coursework and/or Skills:
Undergraduate level ESL 0242 Minimum Grade of B- or Undergraduate level ESL 0232 Minimum Grade of B- or
( TOEFL Paper Based Total 470 and TOEFL Computer Based Total 150 and TOEFL Internet Based Total 052 and
TOEFL Paper Based Reading 47 and TOEFL Computer Based Reading 15 and TOEFL Internet Based Reading
13)
Catalog Course Description:
Focus on reading proficiency and coordination of discourse skills for comprehension. Composition, visual literacy,
advanced vocabulary, analysis and critical reading are emphasized. Lecture 4 hours / 15-week term. 2 credits.
Course Objectives:
The course learning objectives are aligned with the weekly course teaching and learning goals and assignments.
The objectives will be evaluated through assignments, assessments, and other methods throughout the course.
Upon completion of this course, ESL 0252 students should be able to:
Use steps in the pre-reading process (preview, access prior knowledge, predict).
Identify main ideas and supporting details (stated or implied).
Demonstrate an increased understanding of level-appropriate academic vocabulary.
Use context clues to understand vocabulary.
Demonstrate comprehension of level-appropriate readings on a test.
Write about a reading by summarizing, paraphrasing, responding, quoting, and citing.
Draw inferences; understand referents.
Read critically - distinguish fact from opinion.
Understand idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech.
Use textbook reading techniques.
Recognize purpose, perspective, mood and tone.
Use proper MLA format.
Use a dictionary to understand parts of speech, pronunciation key, multiple meanings.
Demonstrate proficiency of the grammar in the 0252 curriculum.
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Course Schedule:
Reading the textbook prior to class is required.
Dates
Weeks
Aug 23
Week 1,
part I
Aug 25
Week 1,
part II
Aug 30
Week 2,
part I
Sep 1
Week 2,
part II
Sep 6
Sep 8
Week 3,
part I
Week 3,
part II
Sep 13
Week 4,
part I
Sep 15
Week 4,
part II
Sep 20
Week 5,
part I
Sep 22
Week 5,
part II
Topics / Readings
Course Orientation
Unit 1 - Social Relationships,
p.1-10
Class Discussion & Practice:
Lesson A Reading: The Ape in
the Office, p.4-9
Unit 1 - Contd, p.11-21
Lesson B Reading: Gender in the
Wild, p.11-16
Lesson C Writing: Writing about
similarities & differences, p.17-21
Unit 2 - Science And Detection,
p.23-32
Lesson A Reading: Tech
Detectives, p.26-31
Lesson B Reading: King Tuts
Family Secrets, p.33-40
Lesson C Writing: Planning &
writing an opinion paragraph,
p.41-45
TEST #1 (Units 1 & 2)
Classwork /
Assignments Due
Classwork:
Reading & Comprehension
Lesson A, p.4-9
Viewing, p.10
Classwork:
Lesson B, p.11-16
Lesson C, p.17-21
Classwork:
Lesson A, p.26-31
Homework 1 Due on Blackboard
Book for Project 1 Due
Classwork:
Lesson B, p.33-40
Lesson C, p.41-45
Unit 3 - City Solutions, p.47-57

Lesson A Reading: Living on an
Urban Planet, p.50-56
Viewing: Solar Solutions, p.57
Lesson B Reading: The Urban
Visionary, p.58-63
Unit 4 - Danger Zones, p.69-78
Lesson A Reading: Coping in a
World of Risk, p.72-77
Viewing: Hurricanes, p.78
No Class LTU Assessment
Day
Classwork:
Lesson A, p.50-56
Viewing, p.57

Lesson B Reading: Yellowstones
Smoking Bomb, p.79-86
Lesson C Writing: Writing opinion
paragraphs, p.87-91
Classwork:
Lesson B, p.79-86
Lesson C, p.87-91
Classwork:
Lesson B, p.58-63
Classwork:
Lesson A, p.72-77
Viewing, p.78
Reading Journal Due in class
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Dates
Weeks
Sep 27
Week 6,
part I
TEST #2 (Units 3 & 4)
Sep 29
Week 6,
part II
Oct 4
Week 7,
part I
Unit 5 - The Business of

Tourism, p.93-102
Lesson A Reading: The New
Face of Tourism, p.96-101
Lesson B Reading: Geotourism
Action: Three Success Stories,
p.103-108
Lesson C Writing: Writing a short
cause-effect essay, p.109-114
Unit 6 - Landscape And
Imagination, p.115-124
Lesson A Reading: The Poet of
the Outback, p.118-123
Viewing: Rock Artists of Australia,
p.124
Lesson B Reading: Retracing the
Mother Road, p.125-131
Lesson C Writing: Writing an
explanatory essay, p.132-138
MID-TERM EXAMINATION
(Units 5 & 6)
Oct 6
Week 7,
part II
Oct 11
Week 8,
Part I
Oct 13
Week 8,
Part II
Oct 18
Week 9,
Part I
Oct 20
Week 9,
Part I
Oct 25
Week 10,
Part I
Oct 27
Week 10,
Part II
Nov 1
Week 11,
Part I
Topics / Readings
Unit 7 - Global Appetites, p.139148

Lesson A Reading: Straining Out
Resources, p.142-147
Viewing: The Greendex, p.149
Lesson B Reading: Eight Steps
Toward a Sustainable Future,
p.150-156
Lesson C Writing: Writing a
persuasive essay, p.157-161
Unit 8 - Medical Innovators,
p.163-172
Lesson A Reading: The Healer of
Cordoba, p.166-172
Classwork /
Assignments Due
Classwork:
Lesson A, p.96-101
Reading Journal Due in class
Classwork:
Lesson B, p.103-108
Lesson C, p.109-114
Classwork:
Lesson A, p.118-123
Viewing, p.124
Classwork:
Lesson B, p.125-131
Lesson C, p.132-138
Reading Journal Due
Project 1 papers Due on
Blackboard
Classwork:
Lesson A, p.142-148
Classwork:
Viewing, p.149
Lesson B, p.150-156
Classwork:
Lesson C, p.157-161
Classwork:
Lesson A, p.166-172
Book for Project 2 Due
Classwork:
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Dates
Nov 3
Nov 8
Weeks
Week 11,
Part II
Week 12,
Part I
Nov 10
Week 12,
Part II
Nov 15
Week 13,
Part I
Nov 17
Week 13,
Part II
Nov 22
Week 14,
Part I
Nov 24
Week 14,
Part II
Week 15,
Part I
Nov 29
Dec 1
Week 15,
Part II
Dec 6
Week 16,
Part I
Dec 8
Week 16,
Part II
Topics / Readings
Viewing: Healthcare Innovator,
p.173
Lesson B Reading: Pioneers of
Medicine, p.174-180
TEST #3 (Unit 7)
Classwork /
Assignments Due
Viewing: p.173
Lesson B, p.174-180
Homework 10 Due on
Blackboard

research-based essay,
p.181-185
Unit 9 - World Languages,
p.187-196
Lesson A Reading: The Future of
English, p.190-196
Viewing: Enduring Voices, p.197
Lesson B Reading: Vanishing
Voices, p.198-204
Persuasive Essay, p.205-209
Unit 10 - Survival Instinct,
p.211-219
Lesson A Reading: The Fear
Reaction, p.211-219
No Class - Thanksgiving
Classwork:
Lesson C, p.181-185
Unit 10 - Contd, p.220-226

Lesson A Contd, p.220
Viewing: Survival Lessons, p.221
Lesson B Reading: Breath of Life,
p.222-226
Classwork:
Lesson A, p.220
Viewing, p.221
Lesson B, p.222-226
Homework 14 Due on
Blackboard
Classwork:
Lesson B, p.227
Lesson C, p.228-231
Unit 10 - Contd, p.227-231

Lesson B contd, p.227
Descriptive Narrative,
p.228 -231
Unit 10 - Contd, p.232-234
Lesson C Writing: Critical
Thinking - Analyzing, p.232-234
Exam Revision Units 9 & 10
Homework 11 Due on
Blackboard
Classwork:
Lesson A, p.190-196
Reading Journal Due
Classwork:
Viewing, p.197
Lesson B, p.198-204
Homework 12 Due on
Blackboard
Classwork:
Lesson C, p.205-209
Classwork:
Lesson A, p.211-219
Homework 13 Due on
Blackboard
Reading Journal Due
Classwork:
Lesson C, p.232-234
Homework 15 Due on
Blackboard
Reading Journal Due
Project 2 papers Due on
Blackboard
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Dates
Weeks
Topics / Readings
Classwork /
Assignments Due
Dec 13,
FINAL EXAMINATION (Units 9 &
15
10) & Last Session
*The Instructor reserves the right to make changes in the schedule when necessary.
Course Grading Policy:
The course has 17 assignments totaling 1570 points. Letter grades are awarded based on the total number of
points achieved. (Late assignments are not excepted unless prior approval is given by the instructor.
Extensions are given only for extreme conditions. 50% of the total points will be deducted from scores on
assignments received after the due date.)
Assignments
Participation (30x30pts)
Project (2x60pts)
Point
s
900
120
Homework (15x10pts)
150
Exams (5x100pts)
500
Total:
1670
Objectives
To help students with practicing
reading skills and understanding
of what was read.
To give student the extra practice
of reading to practice the skills
taught in class.
Grading Scale:
Grading Scale %
94 and above
90 under 94
87 under 90
83 under 87
80 under 83
77 under 80
73 under 77
70 under 73
under 70
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CNC
Note: Grades lower than a B fall below the LTU graduate standard.
Assignments and evaluation criteria are detailed in Blackboard or below. Please review these requirements
carefully. If not in Blackboard, list and briefly describe assignments and their objectives and/or rubrics.
Homework Assignments
There will be 15 homework assignments.
Projects
There will be 2 projects. A project rubric will be used to evaluate all projects.
Exams
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There will be 5 exams.
Participation
There are 900 points which will be used to evaluate your participation in active and collaborative learning
activities during the course. 30 points per day.
Course Policies:
Attendance:
Attendance is required. Roll will be taken during each class. Students arriving in class after roll has been
taken will be marked absent.
If you must miss a class, make arrangements to get notes and materials from a classmate. If possible,
notify instructor prior to absence. If you miss four class sessions in a semester, you may be dropped
from the class. This includes any absence, regardless of the reason. If you are tardy by more than
30 minutes, you will be marked absent. If you are sleeping in class, you will be marked absent. If you are
late to class you will lose participation points. Being late 4 times will count as an absence.
Participation:
It is essential that all students actively contribute to the course objectives through their experiences and
working knowledge. Participation may include actively participating through active learning and team
exercises, responding to questions by the instructor, discussions, problem solving, and interacting
positively with other students through various instructional methods and tools. Each student has the
responsibility to be prepared and to contribute to in-class activities. The in-class time is crucial to
deepening your understanding of the critical concepts (or to expose and solve any difficulties you might
have with the concepts. Participation points will be deducted at the instructors discretion if
students fail to join in class discussions, activities, and/or electronic communications. If you are
using cell phones or computers in class you will lose your participation points for that day.
This course will require your time and attention. A two-credit course generally requires at least 6 hours per
week of time commitment. You are encouraged to create a schedule to manage your time and meet
course requirements.
Incompletes:
Incompletes are rare and will be decided on a case-by-case basis. If you decide to leave the course, be
sure to withdraw within the allotted time. Failure to do so will demand a failing grade.
Media/Technologies:
This course uses the Blackboard Learning Environment www.my.ltu.edu and uses the following
technology tools: embedded audio/video lectures, hyperlinks, discussion forums, Google Hangouts,
Collaborate, etc. Take time to familiarize yourself with the organization of the Blackboard site. Check the
site frequently for new posts and/or announcements. It is the students responsibility to have access to
these tools and to be able to use them successfully.
All communication from LTU to students, faculty, and staff will be sent to Lawrence Tech email addresses
and will not be sent to addresses in any other domain. Your LTU email is easily accessed from the
www.my.ltu.edu website.
Technical Support for software, hardware or Blackboard issues is provided by the Help Desk at
www.ltu.edu/ehelp, or 248.204.2330, or helpdesk@ltu.edu.
Assignments should be submitted with student name and ID number in the top right title page of the
assignment. The file names should include the student last name and the name of the assignment.
Unless related to classwork, I do not allow browsing (as well as texting, IMing, etc.) or other use of
electronic devices to interrupt class.
Writing/Communication Assignment Guidelines:
All written work should adhere to MLA/APA Guidelines.
Written assignments will be graded according to the HSSC Guidelines for Writing Papers and the HSSC
Banned Error List http://www.ltu.edu/arts_sciences/humanities_ss_comm/writing_tools.asp
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Written assignments will be reviewed using SafeAssign.

Writing Center: http://www.ltu.edu/aac/writingcenter.asp
University Policies, Services, and Information:

Plagiarism and Honor Pledge http://www.ltu.edu/myltu/honor-code.asp:
Plagiarism (passing off someone elses work as your own) will result in immediate failure of the
assignment, or the course, at the instructors discretion. The Honor Pledge must be written and signed on
all submitted assignments: I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in completing this work,
nor have I presented someone elses work as my own.
Student Code of Conduct http://www.ltu.edu/myltu/code-conduct.asp
Disability Services http://www.ltu.edu/myltu/disability.asp:
If you feel that you may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability, please feel free to
contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Additionally, the Disabilities Services office
coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
Academic Achievement Center (Tutoring) http://www.ltu.edu/aac, or 248.204.4120, or aac@ltu.edu
Library www.ltu.edu/library/, or 248.204.3000, or refdesk@ltu.edu
Additional LTU policies, services, and information may be found at the Current Students Portal
http://www.ltu.edu/myltu/ and the Getting Started Orientation http://www.ltu.edu/ehelp/gettingstarted.asp:
Student Support Services, including Advising and all other university student services
Help with Blackboard and course time management, Netiquette, and technology accessibility statements
Minimum technical requirements and instructions for use, technical skills and special technology tools
Expectations of Instructor:
I plan to offer you a valuable learning experience and expect us to work together to achieve this goal. It is
important for you as students to know what to expect from me as your instructor:
I will be available to you via e-mail, and will promptly reply to your messages within 24-48 hours, not
including the weekends.
I will be available to you for appointments as requested.
I will maintain the Blackboard web site with current materials, and will resolve any content-related
problems promptly as they are reported to me. I will send out announcements as needed.
I will return all assignments to you promptly within one week, and will include individualized comments
and suggestions with each assignment.
I will hold our personal written or verbal communications in confidence. I will not share any of your
assignments for viewing by the class without requesting your approval in advance.
I will treat all members of the class fairly, and will do my best to accommodate individual learning styles
and special needs.
If any of these points need clarification, or should special circumstances arise that require my assistance,
please contact me so that we may discuss and resolve the matter.
At midterm and at the end of the course, you will be invited to participate in a University evaluation of this
course. Your feedback is important to the University, and to me as an instructor, and I strongly encourage
your participation in the evaluation process.
Leadership Transcripts:
The leadership transcript enables students to track co-curricular activities that are undertaken above and beyond
the requirements of the LTU curriculum. The leadership transcript serves students by enhancing the leadership
portfolio; providing the opportunity for a transcript of distinction; enhancing their resumes; and assisting in
articulating leadership experience. It can be accessed by logging on to Banner Web and clicking the Student and
Financial Aid tab. Leadership Activities is located at the bottom of the list. More information is available at the
www.ltu.edu/leadership.
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Unit 3 - City Solutions, p.47-57

Unit 4 - Contd, p.79-91

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TEST #2 (Units 3 & 4)

Unit 5 - The Business of

Unit 7 - Global Appetites, p.139148

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Unit 8 - Contd, p.181-186

Unit 10 - Contd, p.220-226

Unit 10 - Contd, p.227-231

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