Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR
STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE READING
Term: Summer Session I (00-3) April 30, 2001-August 4, 2001
Course Number:
10096x
Instructor: JoAnn Betts-Chumrley,
Ph.D.
Office Phone: TBA
E-mail: drjbchum@hotmail.com
Fax: 219-939-0209
Ed. Office: Room 500B
219
473- 4385
Office Hours: Arranged
Course Time: Monday 7-10
Mission of the Education
Program:
Respecting
the diverse gifts and culture of each student, the Education Program of Calumet
College of St. Joseph prepares quality teacher candidates for the 21st
Century through a refining process, which ensures: (1) professional
preparation; (2) continuous reflection; and (3) ongoing transformation. The Education Program promotes a
multicultural community characterized by diversity, integrity, compassion and
commitment.
Vision of the Education
Program:
Rooted in the Catholic tradition, the Education Program of Calumet College of St. Joseph: (1) values the dignity and worth of each teacher candidate; (2) shapes attitudes and values; (3) strives for social justice; (4) instills a sensitivity for the poor and the powerless; and (5) refines professional competency and scholarship in every teacher candidate. At Calumet College of St. Joseph we are committed to developing the natural abilities of our students, refining them into high quality professional educators.
Objectives:
1.
Student
will be able to distinguish between the subject matter, main idea sentence and
supporting details of a selected paragraph/passage.
2.
Student
will exhibit an understanding of fundamentals in paragraph reading and
development.
3.
Student
will be able to use the dictionary as a spelling and meaning reference.
4.
Student
will expand their vocabularies in their written work, reading assignments and
class discussions through the use of content clues and references.
5.
Student
will be able to use the library services to complete assignments and further
own knowledge of course content.
6.
Student
will know the five different types of writing patterns.
7.
Student
will be able to distinguish between literal and figurative interpretations.
8.
Students
will be able to identify factual statements from those that are fictional.
9.
Student
will use various study and organization methods for reading different print
materials, e.g. periodicals, textbooks, novels, etc.
Textbooks: Cortina, J., Eder, J., and
Gonnet Katherine. (1996)
Comprehending College
Textbooks.
New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Assessment:
Each
student will be graded using the following percentages:
50% Assignments
20% Discussion
10% Midterm
20% Final
Grading Scale:
A:
90 – 100% B: 80 – 89%
C: 70 – 79% D: 60 – 69%
Class Policy on Attendance:
Students
are expected to be present and on time for all classes. Hands-on experience and
class interaction are invaluable – and cannot be “made-up” individually.
Format for Written
Assignments:
The professional Education community has adopted the
standards in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association, 4th Edition, Washington, 1994. The professional
standards described therein are those expected in the professional education
community; as future professional educators, students of education also need to
demonstrate in their writing the standards adopted by the professional
education community. This publication
is available in the bookstore and in the reference section of the Specker
Library.
Statement of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.
Calumet
College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the
particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style or
Turabian.). All of these guidelines are
available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references
from a variety of sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal from Classes
Policy:
After
the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may
withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the
faculty member conducting the course. A
written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with
the Registrar. Written request for
withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior
to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the
Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund
schedule when withdrawing from courses.
The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final
determination to accept or deny the
request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of
official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal
is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion
Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information
on DCD withdrawals.
An
official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's
transcript. Dropping a
course
without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the
course (see
Refund
Schedule).
Class Policy For
Assignments:
There
are no make-up quizzes and no make-up exams; these are given once. Assignments need to be completed as
scheduled since one assignment builds on another. Late assignments incur a grade reduction. Please note the timetable for the deadline
for late assignments. Quizzes and assignments are usually announced in advance
and will typically cover readings assigned for class that day.
A number of assignments will be made during the course. It will be your task to do the assignment in
a professional manner. Each assignment will be graded on content,
style, reflection, and a demonstrated understanding, application, or evaluation
of the material. Assignments will also be graded on clear writing (unity, coherence, sound writing
mechanics) and adherence to APA format.
Class Participation:
Class Participation can be difficult to assess. This course, therefore, will link ATTENDANCE to this area of evaluation. That is, if the students are in attendance for an entire class period, it will be assumed they are participating. Students are expected to be present and on time for all classes. Class interaction is invaluable – and cannot be “made-up” individually.
Class Cancellation:
I will make every effort to contact you if a class is cancelled due to the unexpected absence of the instructor. In addition, an announcement will be posted on the Education Bulletin Board and the Classroom door.