九州国際大学 Syllabus 2010

Course Name: Intensive Reading II

Instructor: Nicholas Kemp

1. Aim
This course aims to improve reading ability by learning skills that will help you to read faster and understand more.
2. Course Overview
A course designed to develop skills that will help you to read for gist, content, meaning and details.
3. Course Objectives
• Increase reading speed
• Improve comprehension and ability to scan for information
• Prepare for reading sections of English tests
4. Advice for students
The more you read, the better you will read. So try to read for pleasure outside of class to supplement your studies.

5. Lesson Schedule * lesson content may be subject to change depending on circumstances

1) Orientation 16) Scanning for Information i
2) Finding the Topic i 17) Scanning for Information ii
3) Finding the Topic ii 18) Scanning for Information iii
4) Finding the Topic iii 19) Evaluating Information i
5) Previewing and Predicting i 20) Evaluating Information ii
6) Previewing and Predicting ii 21) Evaluating Information iii
7) Previewing and Predicting iii 22) Making Inferences i
8) Reading for Meaning i 23) Making Inferences ii
9) Reading for Meaning ii 24) Making Inferences iii
10) Reading for Meaning iii 25) Putting it all together i
11) Finding the Order i 26) Putting it all together ii
12) Finding the Order ii 27) Putting it all together iii
13) Finding the Order iii 28) Unseen Text Lesson i
14) Review of Previous Lessons 29) Unseen Text Lesson ii
15) Mid-course Test 30) Review of Previous Lessons

6. Evaluation Method
30% = class participation 20% = mid-course test 50% = final examination
7. Evaluation Criteria
Class participation: Every lesson contributes to your evaluation. Punctuality, being prepared for class, completing assignments
on time and active participation in class will all positively influence your evaluation.
Examinations: Examinations will be assessed in accordance with university grading policy.
8. Textbook
Get Ready to Read Student Book; Karen Blanchard and Christine Root, Pearson Longman, ISBN 9780131776487 ￥2100
9. Additional Notes
Note taking materials and an English dictionary are required every lesson.