EAPP 1150 - Extensive Reading 1

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: Placement

(formerly ESLL 2914)

In this course, students in the lower level of the placement range select and read books (primarily classic novels and biographies) that have been written (or rewritten in the case of classic literature) at their ability level. As they read many pages of interesting material, they increase their word recognition ability and general vocabulary, become fluent readers, and learn to enjoy reading in English. Brief oral and written book reports are required.

Billable Contact Hours: 4

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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate improvement in their reading ability.

Objectives: By reading books written at students’ comprehension level, they will:

Improve their rate of reading.
Expand their vocabulary.
Improve their general reading ability.
Improve their academic reading ability.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Beginning activities
1. Assessment of Reading levels
2. Determination of appropriate graded-reader levels
Library orientation and selection of first book
Required work
1. Students read ESL readers (simplified books)
2. Write book reports
3. Give oral book reports
4. Keep a weekly reading log.
Class activities to foster improved reading skills
1. Timed repeated readings.
2. Practice cloze tests.

Primary Faculty
Lathers, Jonathan
Secondary Faculty
Lathers, Padmavathi
Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088