EASL 027 Intermediate Reading - Vocabulary and Meaning. This course is an intermediate course for students who speak English as an additional language. Students read and discuss selected articles from the textbook and other sources with a focus on developing vocabulary and understanding meaning. Students develop their knowledge of word forms and use reading strategies such as guessing meaning from context in understanding main ideas. Students are encouraged to do supplementary reading and begin to use an English dictionary.
Prerequisites: EASL 017 with a minimum of 60% or equivalent
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 75 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Use a unilingual dictionary in a limited way
- Guess the meaning of unknown words in short texts containing a large number of common words by using context cues
- Skim and scan short written texts to find information
- Summarize short texts relying on vocabulary and basic grammar from the text
- Identify main ideas and some specific details from texts, including practical readings (i.e. menus, instructions)
- Demonstrate comprehension of short texts by responding to questions orally and in writing
- Find level-appropriate reading materials from a library or internet
Teaching and Learning Approach
Instructors in the English Language Program use a communicative approach to teaching and learning. Lessons
often include inter-active discussions, group work and reflection activities. Learner success in ELP courses is
often demonstrated in tests & quizzes, presentations, assignments and active participation. Assessments include
self and peer evaluations. The responsibility for learning is shared between the instructor and the student to
foster independent learning skills.Learning Resources
Required:
none at this time
Recommended:
Short Stories for the Book Club
Additional handouts provided by the instructorAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Unit Quizzes (x10) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 40% |
| Homework and Assignments | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 20% |
| Attendance and Active Participation | 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 | 10% |
| Module 1 Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 15% |
| Module 2 Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage | Letter Grade | GPA |
| 90-100 | A+ | 4.33 |
| 85-89 | A | 4.00 |
| 80-84 | A- | 3.67 |
| 76-79 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 72-75 | B | 3.00 |
| 68-71 | B- | 2.67 |
| 64-67 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 60-63 | C | 2.00 |
| 55-59 | C- | 1.67 |
| 50-54 | P | 1.00 |
| 0-49 | F | 0.00 |
| DNW | 0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.