2010-2011
CM091
Reading I
1 Credit Hour
Division of Humanities
Instructor: Susan Regan
Reading I
2010-2011
Course Number: CM091
Time & Day: Arranged
Location: Room 210
Instructor: Sue Regan
Office: Room 210
Phone: 785-243-1435 ext. 230
Email:
Required
Materials: Guide to College Reading
McWhorter
Pearson Longman
Office Hours: 8 – 5:00 daily
Course Description:
This course helps the student prepare for college level reading. Word attack skills, vocabulary skills, and reading comprehension are developed using a text and supplemental material on the Internet.
Prerequisite: None
SEQUENCING: Student will be referred to other reading and vocabulary classes if skills are not developed to the college level.
Method of Evaluation/Grading:
Course grade is determined by percentage points earned on tests. Final score of Nelson/Denny reading test will be part of the final grade.
Teaching Methods:
The instructor will discuss material with student. Additional reading material may be assigned to develop interest or background knowledge of topics. Tests will determine material that needs more instruction or review.
assignment policy:
Student is expected to complete all assignments prior to class. Some time will be allowed for in-class work. incomplete assignments will slow the progression of the class.
Course Policies
The course is individualized for the student. Comparison of coursework may confuse the student, so the student must keep in mind that the appropriate materials have been selected to improve skills unique to the individual.
Academic Integrity
It is imperative that each student does his/her own work. The following policy will apply to all students in class.
Infractions of academic integrity (honesty) shall include:
· Using another student’s work without giving the student credit for the work. In other words, taking someone else’s file and placing your name on it and claiming it is yours, using another student’s quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
· Giving another student your file(s) knowing that he/she intends to turn it in as his/her own creation, giving another student your quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
It is not an infraction of the policy to help another student understand how to do an assignment if he/she does the work himself/herself with your assistance.
Cheating:
“Cheating means getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or examination.”
- You must not receive from any other students or give to any other students any information, answers, or help during an exam.
- You must not use unauthorized sources for answers during an exam. You must not take notes or books to the exam when such aids are forbidden, and you must not refer to any book or notes while you are taking the exam unless the instructor indicates it is an “open book” exam.
- You must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been corrected.
Materials taken from “Academic Dishonesty in Our Classrooms.” Instructional Exchange, 1990, 2 (2), 1-4 (Newsletter available from the Office of University Assessment and Intellectual Skills Program, Western Michigan University)
Plagiarism:
“Plagiarism” means submitting work as your own that is someone else’s. For example, copying material from a book, the Internet, or another source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are someone else’s and not your own is plagiarism. If you copy an author’s words exactly, treat the passage as a direct quotation and supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone else’s ideas, even if you paraphrase the wording, appropriate credit should be given. You have committed plagiarism if you purchase a term paper or submit a paper as your own that you did not write.
Penalties for Infractions:
A student who cheats on a test will receive an F for the test and would be encouraged to drop the course. A student should take a reading class to improve college success and should not belittle the course by cheating on tests.
Attendance Policy:
The student is expected in class for every scheduled session. Notification should be left by phone or E-mail.
Conduct:
Students are expected to conduct themselves with appropriate behavior. Unruly or disturbing behavior will not be tolerated.
Examination Policy:
Final exam will be given at the completion of the scheduled assignments for the course. The course should be completed several weeks before the end of the semester.
Instructor Assistance:
The instructor is available during office hours.
Tutor Assistance:
Tutors are available in the Learning Skills Center. Contact the Learning Skills Center for more information.
Incomplete Policy:
Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented as described in the Student Handbook. The incomplete must be made up with the instructor assigning the incomplete and must be completed the semester immediately following the semester in which the class was taken. Refer to the Student Handbook for a complete explanation.
ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS:
Cloud County Community College has an Academic Due Process Policy to address any student academic complaints. For any unresolved complaints, the policy can be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office.
COURSE GOALS (Student Learning Outcomes):
Student will be able to
1. Determine vocabulary from context of the sentence of paragraph.
2. Identify main ideas and supporting details.
3. Identify pattern of organization of contextual material.
4. Develop comprehension skills
ASSESSMENT of COURSE GOALS:
Student will identify pattern of organization in a reading passage. Supplemental material will be provided and retesting for skill development.
Accommodation for Disability:
If you need academic adjustments for any type of disability, see your instructor during office hours or make an appointment. Students also may contact the Director of Advisement and Retention Services, located in the Advisement Center.
Inclement Weather Policy:
In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. The following radio and TV stations will be notified:
KNCK 1390 AM Concordia KCLY 100.9 FM Clay Center
KREP 92.1 FM Belleville KHCD 89.5 FM Hutchinson
KVSV 1190 AM Beloit KSAL 1150 AM Salina
WIBW (TV) Chan. 13 Topeka KWCH (TV) Chan. 12 Wichita
KOLN (TV) Chan. 10 Lincoln, NE
Notification will also be placed on the internet at www.cancellations.com. A text message will also be sent out on the Emergency Text Messaging System for the students who have signed up for it.
Students should call the switchboard at 800-729-5101 or 785-243-1435 if they are unable to attend class due to hazardous conditions. Night class and off campus class cancellations are left to the discretion of the instructor.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
When alarms are sounded or crisis conditions arise, you will be instructed to move to a designated safe area or to remain in the classroom until the crisis has passed. If you are informed to leave the room, take as many of your personal belongings as time permits. Cell phones and other electronic devices are only to be used once you arrive in the safe area outside the building. Students requiring special assistance will be the responsibility of the instructor or staff person.
Systems of alert for tornado or bomb threat: PA system, phone, or staff interruption of class. In case of fire, the alarm will sound.
If directed to leave the building, evacuate to the soccer field unless an alternate safe location has been designated.