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Course
Pro-forma
University Course
Code
GTEE1112
Title
Introduction to Critical Reading in English
Pre-requisite
MUET Band 4
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify an authors purpose, assertions and assumptions
2.
Comprehend ideas based on evidence
3.
Analyze ideas from multiple sources and perspectives
Synopsis
This course aims at developing the critical reading fluency of
students towards meeting their academic needs. Students will
engage with reading selections which are complemented with
exercises and activities. Some of the skills that will be taught
include interrogating texts to understand the stance of the
author, the relationships between ideas in the texts, and the
supporting evidence.
Assessment
100 % Continuous Assessments
References
1.
Benz, Cheryl & Cynthia M. Shuemann (2006). College
Reading 4: English for Academic Success. Boston: Heinle.
2.
The Cambridge Dictionary of English (1995). Cambridge
University Press
3.
Fleming, L. (2012). Reading for Thinking. 7th ed. Australia:
Wadsworth
4.
Mather, P. & McCarthy, R. (2009).The Art of Critical Reading.
2nd ed.Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
5.
Metcalf, M. (2006). Reading Critically at University. London:
Sage Publications.
Soft Skills
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2)
Team Work Skills (TS1)
Long Life Learning and Information Management (LL1)