DSPR 0800

Developmental Reading
Instructor: Jean Hughes
Office/Office Hours: Before and after class
Phone: 931-221-7968
Email: hughesj@apsu.edu
Classroom: Marks 110

Course Description: A course designed to develop necessary literal and critical comprehension
skills for reading textbook passages ranging from paragraphs to chapters and to enhance
vocabulary skills.

Course Credits: 3

Course Objectives:
1 Act responsively, work independently, think reflectively and
cooperate in a group setting
2 Use your knowledge of reading, learning and problem solving
processes to diagnose and fix reading problems
3 Deal successfully with academic text, using paraphrasing,
summarizing, responding, evaluating and note taking skills
4 Use your understanding of the academic divisions in adjusting
learning strategies to specific reading/study tasks

Required Materials: Access Code to My Reading Lab (purchase through the bookstore)

Americans with Disabilities Act: NSCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If
you would like to request any accommodation for this course, please contact the Coordinator of
Disabilities at 353-3592, office-D13a.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT IN THE CLASSROOM

 The instructor has primary responsibility for control over classroom behavior and maintenance of
academic integrity.
He/she can order temporary removal or exclusion from the classroom of any student engaged in
disruptive conduct or conducts which violates the general rules and regulations of the College.
Disruptive behavior in the classroom that obstructs or disrupts the learning environment is defined as:
Offensive language
Harassment of students or professors
Repeated outbursts from a student which disrupt the flow of instruction or
prevent concentration on the subject being taught
Failure to cooperate in maintaining classroom decorum
Use of computers for non-classroom purposes
Use of cell phones during class, including texting
Students who are removed from class for disruptive behavior will not be allowed to return until the
issue is resolved and may be administratively withdrawn from the course or the college.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT

Students guilty of academic dishonesty, either directly or indirectly through participation or

assistance, are responsible to the instructor of the class. Academic dishonesty is defined as but
not limited to plagiarism, cheating, misrepresenting one’s work, and forging documentation.
Possible disciplinary sanctions may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as
a result of academic misconduct.
The instructor has the authority to assign an “F” or “zero” for the exercise or
examination, or to assign an “F” for the course.

Grading Criteria

Grades for this class will be based on a system of Pass/Fail.

Pass/Fail status will be based on:
Progress in the program My Reading Lab
Performance on vocabulary exercises and quizzes
Weekly submission of vocabulary activities listed on the website of myreadinglab

Attendance and Tardiness Policies

Roll will be taken in all classes, and there will be NO EXCUSED ABSENCES.
 The maximum number of absences allowed with no direct effect on the course
grade is three hours for classes.

When a student is absent or tardy beyond the maximum three hours, the student
is considered to have EXCESSIVE ABSENCES. The instructor will attempt to
contact the student.
A student who arrives in the classroom after the beginning of the scheduled
meeting will be counted as TARDY. A student who leaves class prior to its
dismissal will also be considered tardy.
If a student is tardy, he/she is responsible for insuring that the instructor changes
the class roll that day. After the day in question, the instructor’s class roll book
will be final.

If a student is absent, it is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT to get the

assignment from the instructor or another student in the class.

ANY STUDENT WHO IS ABSENT OVER SIX HOURS WILL BE DISMISSED

FROM THE CLASS WITH A FAILING GRADE FOR THE SEMESTER.

Late Work Policy:

Assignments and quizzes for absences must be made up prior to the next class meeting.

Developmental Reading 0800

Jean Hughes, instructor
Course Syllabus
Week One

Course Introduction
Syllabus Review
Course Survival Kit
Introduction of Students

Week Two

Registration into MYREADINGLAB.COM website

Reading Skills Diagnostic Test
Active Reading Strategies – New Orleans, Louisiana

Week Three
Vocabulary – The Library of Congress Washington, D.C.

Week Four
Main Idea – Maine Woods

Week Five
Supporting Details – St. Louis Arch, Missouri

Week Six
Outlining and Summarizing – Spring Break in Florida

Week Seven
Patterns of Organization – New York Harbor

Week Eight
Purpose and Tone-The Getty Museum, California

Week Nine March 8-12 – SPRING BREAK

Week Ten
Inference – Great Lakes Region

Week Eleven
Critical Thinking – American Southwest

Week Twelve – April. 2nd – Good Friday (NO SCHOOL)

Reading Textbooks – Grand Canyon, Arizona

Week Thirteen
 Graphics and Visuals – Wall Street, New York
Reading Rate – Indianapolis, Indiana

Week Fourteen
Memorization & Concentration – Mount Rushmore, South Dakota
Note taking & Concentration – Seattle, Washington

Week Fifteen
Test Taking – Hollywood, California
Combined Skills – Hawaii

Final Exam
Reading Skills Diagnostic Posttest

Note: This is a rough draft. Assignments may change as we progress

through the semester.