The objective of this course is to build up advanced reading ability by use of the following reading strategies: locating main ideas, recognizing major vs. minor details, examining organizational patterns, making inferences, identifying author's purpose and tone etc. Students will become better readers through reading intensively (following specific reading strategies and skills) and reading extensively (reading authentic materials). The objective of this course is to build up advanced reading ability by use of the following reading strategies: locating main ideas, recognizing major vs. minor details, examining organizational patterns, making inferences, identifying author's purpose and tone etc. Students will become better readers through reading intensively (following specific reading strategies and skills) and reading extensively (reading authentic materials).
It aims to help students develop high-level English skills through locating main ideas, recognizing organizational patterns, summarizing, inferences making, and synthesizing reading materials.
It aims to help students develop high-level English skills through locating main ideas, recognizing organizational patterns, summarizing, inferences making, and synthesizing reading materials.
1. Ten Steps to Improving College Reading Skills, 5th Edition by John Langan
2. The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
3. The Giver by Lois Lowry
Please respect intellectual property rights. Do not photocopy the textbook.
1. Ten Steps to Improving College Reading Skills, 5th Edition by John Langan
2. The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
3. The Giver by Lois Lowry
Please respect intellectual property rights. Do not photocopy the textbook.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance & ParticipationAttendance & Participation attendance & participation |
10 | |
| ProjectsProjects projects |
20 | |
| QuizzesQuizzes quizzes |
30 | |
| Mid-term ExamMid-term Exam mid-term exam |
20 | |
| Final ExamFinal Exam final exam |
20 |
