Reading comprehension curriculum

Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
University of AL- Margib
College of Education
Department \English
A Model Descriptions of Curriculum
Course Name
1. General Information
Reading Comprehension I (4 credits), B.A. Course Name
English Section
English Support posts
EL 110 Course code
Academic year.(2009 -2010) Academic year/ semester
50 x 3 The number of hours
English The language used
Dr Koshy A.V. Course Coordinator / Professor of Article
History and the adoption of the decision

2. Number of weekly hours
Lectures Laboratories Training Total
3 lectures, 2 hours each, for 3 sections (Year 1, A,C, & D groups) 6



3. Course Objectives
1. Develop vocabulary.
2. Develop and improve fluency in reading. (skimming and scanning)
3. Acquisition of basic spelling rules
4. Develop semantic understanding – grasping meaning, the interaction of ideas etc., in surface and deep reading.
5. Develop knowledge and use of grammar and syntax
6. Develop reading strategies to deal with any kind of text.


4. Learning outcomes targeted
A. Knowledge and understanding
1. Identifying the meaning of words from the context.
2. Finding main ideas in paragraphs
3. Predicting the topic
4. Recognizing the point of view
5. Recognizing reference words
6. Recognizing signal words

B. Mental skills
1. Reading faster and more fluently, effectively
2. Scanning for information
3. Skimming for gist
4. Practicing intensive and extensive reading.

C. Practical skills and professional
1. Make students skilled, strategic readers.
2. Learn strategies necessary for academic work.
3. Make students fluent, confident readers.
4. Increase motivation.
5. Increase vocabulary knowledge
6. Empower for working environment by instilling work ethic.

D. General skills and transmitted
1. Punctuality.
2. Completing work- in class and at home.
3. Interpersonal development in group projects.



5. Course Syllabus for a Year
Number of lectures The number of hours Course Topics Number
1 2 Vocabulary building 1.
1 2 Grammar development 2.
1 2 Syntax development 3.
2 4 Pronunciation improvement. 4.
3 6 Listening. 5.
3 6 Timed reading. 6.
4 8 Comprehension of intensive reading passages 7.
3 6 Comprehension of extensive passages 8.
4 8 Developing skills like reading for surface and deep meaning. 9.
3 6 Developing fluency using strategies like scanning and skimming 10.
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6. Learning methods
Reading and discussion for comprehension. Grammar development exercises. Vocabulary building exercises. Listening exercises for pronunciation and comprehension. Critical thinking
Exercises.
Timed reading exercises for fluency. For developing speed. For skimming For scanning Reading aloud for improving pronunciation.

7. Methods of assessment
Number Methods of assessment
Assessment
Date Percentage Notes
1. Mid-term test 1 20%
2. Mid-term test 2 20%
3. Final exam. 60%
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8. References
Number Reference Authors Publisher Country Publishing
1. Cover to Cover 1: Reading comprehension & fluency. R. R. Day & J. Yamanaka Oxford UP USA
2. Intermediate Comprehension Passages Donn Byrne Longman UK
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9. Potential required
Number The potential availability of the required Notes
1. Digital projector in every classroom
2. Computer in every classroom
3. Laptop for the teacher
4. Internet connection –wireless in the building.
5. CD player for every teacher
6. Staffroom cubicle with desktop, locker etc for teacher.


Instructor…………………………………………………………….
Course Coordinator…A.V.Koshy…………………………………………..
Head of Department…Abdul Salam Bel Hajj………………………………….………
Date………………………………………………………………………