CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for CCR092 - College Composition and Reading

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Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to read for multiple levels of understanding, to read critically, and to apply the steps of the reading process, including pre-reading, annotating and analysis, using college-level readings and materials.

  2.  Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to summarize course materials applying the steps of the reading and writing processes, using college-level resources.

  3. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use the writing process—including prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing— to write informatively and persuasively in multiple genres using college-level course materials.

  4. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to reflect on their own reading and writing processes and to apply strategies to cross-curricular reading and writing tasks.

  5. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to engage in the behaviors of persistent and successful college students.

Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using books, websites, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

Module 1 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)
Identify author, audience, & purpose of a reading. 1
Identify main idea & supporting details in a reading. 1
Recognize difference between facts and opinions in a reading.  1
Annotate a text to enhance reading comprehension.  1
Develop a topic sentence. 3
Develop a thesis statement with supporting ideas. 2, 3
Write a response to a reading that includes a personal opinion. 1, 3
Write a summary-response essay that summarizes the reading and gives a personal opinion. 2, 3
Identify the three stages of the reading process. 1
Identify the four stages of the writing process.  3
Identify and correctly use subject and verbs, prepositional phrases, end punctuation in sentences.  3
Identify and correct run-on sentences, comma splices, and sentence fragments in an essay.  3
Demonstrate an understanding of timeliness and punctuality.  5

Module 2 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

Identify major and minor supporting details in a reading. 1, 2
Identify the author’s point of view in a reading. 1, 4
Identify past, present, and future verb tense. 3
Use correct subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tense.  3
Use referents and transitional words to create coherence in writing.  3
Identify sub-text in a reading by making inferences and drawing conclusions.  1, 5
Outline a reading to identify main idea and major details. 1, 2
Develop an outline for a multi-paragraph essay.  3
Write a multi-paragraph essay supporting a position.  3, 4
Use commas correctly with introductory phrases and transitions.   3
Identify and correct faulty parallelism in a reading and/or writing.  3
Identify common note taking strategies.   5
Use the SQRRR Method to understand long, complex readings. 1, 5
Annotate a text to enhance reading comprehension.  1

Module 3 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

Identify denotative and connotative meanings of complex terms. 1, 4
Identify formal, informal, and extended definitions. 1, 4
Distinguish between objective and subjective language. 1, 4
Develop an effective introductory paragraph. 3
Identify and create the four sentence types. 1, 3
Use pronouns correctly. 3
Compare discipline-specific features between and within different texts.  4
Create an outline for a multi-paragraph analysis essay. 3
Use the elements in MEAL (Main point, Evidence, Analysis, Linking) in a  body paragraph. 1, 2, 3
Develop a concluding paragraph for an analysis essay.  3, 4
Identify and correctly punctuate coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and relative pronouns.  3
Identify and correctly use apostrophes. 3
Identify studying and time-management techniques that help students succeed in college. 5
Annotate a text to enhance reading comprehension. 1

Module 4 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

Identify and develop subjects for comparison and points of comparison between the subjects.  1
Distinguish between subject-by-subject and point-by-point comparisons.  1, 3
Paraphrase reading passages to be used as support in an essay.  2
Develop and differentiate between an explanatory thesis statement and an evaluative thesis statement. 1, 3
Develop a multi-paragraph comparison essay. 3
Differentiate between active and passive voice . 1, 3
Use modifying words, phrases, and clauses correctly.   3
Identify causes and effects in a reading.  1, 2
Identify logical fallacies relating to causal relationships.   1, 4
Select an appropriate essay structure and format to effectively respond to college-level writing assignments. 4
Develop a thesis statement in response to an essay question to show understanding of a reading or class lecture.  3, 4
Correctly use semicolons and colons in a sentence. 5
Identify successful test-taking strategies and ways to develop a strong student voice. 5
Annotate a text to enhance reading comprehension.  1

Module 5 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

Identify the main idea expressed in a complex reading with multiple viewpoints. 1, 4
Recognize bias within a reading. 1
Identify opinions disguised as facts in a reading.  1
Identify sources cited in a reading and determine if the sources are credible. 1, 4
Use attributive phrases and in-text citations appropriately in an essay.  3
Understand when to paraphrase and when to directly quote a source .  2, 3
Identify common themes and ideas in several complex readings.  1, 4
Identify and evaluate credible sources and reliable online sources to use in an argument essay.  2, 3
Develop a thesis and outline for a multi-page argument essay.   3
Write a multi-page argument essay and incorporate source material to support a personal opinion.   3
Identify instances of plagiarism in an essay.   3
Use proper MLA formatting, including a works cited page, for an argument essay. 3
Identify successful strategies for working with peers and evaluating information regardless of the source. 
 
5
Annotate a text to enhance reading comprehension. 1

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

For every credit hour, students should plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week for course-related activities in a 15-week course. For example, a 3 credit hour course would average an average 6-9 hours per week to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete assignments, and study the course material. For 10  and 6-week courses, the amount of time per week will be higher so all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Assignment

Points

Discussions (15 @ 10 points each)

150

Pre-reading Assignments (6 @ 5 points each)

30

Reading Quizzes (8 @ 5 points each)

40

Grammar Quizzes (12 @ 10 points each)

120

Quizzes for long-form nonfiction book (4 @ 15 points each)

60

Graphic Organizers (8 @ 10 points each)

80

Paragraph Assignments (6 @ 15 points each)

90

Research and Rhetoric Assignments (2 @ 15 points each)

30

Final Exams (2 @ 100 points each)

200

Essays (6 @ 200 points each)

1200

TOTAL

2000

 

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