Syllabus

** Reading 0099 **
 * Middle Georgia College **

**Office Hours: Available between classes or by appointment**
 * Days and Times: ** Mondays -Thursday 8AM-11:50 AM
 * Classroom: ** Roberts, G-25
 * Instructor: ** Anne Stojke, PhD.
 * E-mail: ** Astojke@mgc.edu or annestojke@gmail.com
 * Office: ** Roberts, G-05
 * Phone: ** 934-3473/3070-LS Office

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Dole and Taggart, **//Connect: College Reading//** Laptops, e-readers, MAL Handbook, college dictionary (online) Overview of study skills content area prerequisite skills and critical thinking skills necessary to more successfully handle college level reading material. To exit a student must successfully meet all requirements for the course, have a final average of 75 or higher, and score at least a 74 on the COMPASS test. ** 1. ** Read and comprehend material from a variety of sources and genres. ** 2. ** Ascertain the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues and word parts. ** 3. ** Differentiate between main ideas and supporting details in written materials. ** 4. ** Make critical judgments and evaluations of written materials. ** 5. ** Adapt reading and study skills to different academic disciplines. 1. Regular attendance is required. Students are allowed only four absences. The only officially excused absences are those certified by the college (i.e. Athletics). Attendance means more than simply filling a seat. Be sure that you are prepared for class before you enter the room. Have assignments completed, and be ready to discuss the material. Sleeping=Absent. Being asked to leave for any reason counts as an absence and you will be unable to make up any class assignments you miss. 2. Students who do not have their textbooks **in** class by the third day will be counted absent even if they attend class. You may **not** share textbooks in class. 3. Students will be dropped on the 4th absence. If a student is dropped before midterm, the student will receive a W and will be required to be withdrawn from non-LS classes. If a student is dropped after midterm, the student will receive a WF, and the term will count as one attempt to complete the course sequence. 4. ** You ** are responsible for **all** assigned material. Being absent before quizzes or tests does not excuse you from taking them. I recommend you exchange phone numbers with at least two classmates today (as in right now) to guarantee you are kept up to date if you miss class. You may also email or call me to obtain any changes to the class schedule. Late work will **not** be accepted under any circumstances. Your two lowest homework grades will be dropped at the end of the term. NO formal tests will be made up. The lowest test grade will be dropped at the end of the semester. 5. If any student has special learning or physical needs, please tell me and I will direct you to Allen Chastain, Director of Student Life. 6. ** Cell Phones/Electronic Devices: ** Cell phone use of any kind will not be tolerated. This means **no calling, no texting and no answering**. Turn them **OFF** and put them away before you enter the classroom. This applies to **headsets**, **beepers** and **mp3** **players**. Fail to abide by this policy and you will be excused from class. **Answering**, **texting** or **looking** at a cell phone during a **test** will earn you an **absence** and a **zero**. 7. Please refrain from doing anything that will distract your classmates from the learning process—popping gum, talking, etc. 8. ** Cheating: ** Do not cheat. This does not only apply to tests; it applies to copying homework or otherwise falsifying your answers. I am required to report cheating of any kind to the Dean of Student Affairs. On the **first** instance of cheating your homework average for the semester will be reduced to **zero (0)**. Cheat in another class and you will be expelled from school. 9. Any student who closes the door with anything less than basic courtesy (i.e. slamming or noisily closing the door) will receive a zero (0) on any work they completed for that day. 10. As a member of this college community, the following responsibilities are yours: a. Bring your books (textbook and dictionary) to every class. b. Complete assignments both in and out of class. c. Ask any questions that you have, and contribute to the discussion. d. Treat your peers with respect and act like an adult.
 * __ Required Texts: __**
 * __ Materials: __**
 * __ Course Description: __**** Prerequisites: None (4 Credit Hours) **
 * __ Student Learning Outcomes: __**
 * __ Class Policies and Procedures: __**

This course will utilize a variety of teaching methods including lecture, group work, and one-on-one interactions. Students are expected to complete homework assignments ahead of time and be prepared to participate in class. You cannot do assignments at the last minute and expect to receive a decent grade on them; they require thought. You might also find it helpful to get a study partner.
 * __ Learning Support Policies __**
 * 1) A student who is required to take courses in an LS area (Reading, English or Math) must successfully complete the sequence of courses in each particular area before taking any credit course for which that subject is a prerequisite.
 * 2) A student may take LS courses (in a given sequence LS 0097 and 0099) up to three times without penalty.
 * 3) If a student has completed three semesters and has only one upper level LS course remaining, the student may appeal for a fourth try.
 * 4) If a student does not complete the sequence in three semesters, the student will be required to sit out for three years.
 * 5) A student who is dropped from a course may have to drop non-LS courses as well.
 * 6) If a student is within 5 points of the Compass passing score (69-73), he or she may retest.
 * __ Teaching Methods: __**


 * __ Grading Scale __**
 * 90 – 100 = A **
 * 89 – 80 = B **
 * 79 – 70 = C **
 * 69 – 60 = D **
 * 59 – 0 = F **


 * __ Grade Breakdown: __**
 * Class ****Participation**** 25%-Real or Virtual **
 * Practice Tests 25%-Every Thursday in Lab/Post scores **
 * Homework 25%-Personal Reading Log Daily Entries __required__ on personal wiki page **
 * Final Exam-Compass Test 25%**

*Participation includes attending class, following instructions, turning in work on time, volunteering to answer questions, contributing to discussions and generally doing things that help you and others learn. Some aspects may be done in virtual environment demonstrated on course wiki. Things that hurt this grade are sleeping in class, skipping class, cell phone or other electronic device use, rudeness (to me or other students), talking out of turn, being a distraction and anything else that detracts from class.
 * Participation* 25%**

Since the needs of LS classes are often uncertain, students will be given weekly lesson plans outlining the material to be covered. See course wiki for continuous updates @ http://read99.wikispaces.com
 * __ Course Information __**

Adapted from Josh Hill Reading 0099-2151/Fall 2010 revised August 14, 2010