Adv Reading Foreign Speakers 17453 ESOL 0353 RT 2024
Adv Reading Foreign Speakers 17453 ESOL 0353 RT 2024
Adv Reading Foreign Speakers 17453 ESOL 0353 RT 2024
Our Vision
Houston Community College will deliver relevant, high-quality education and training, ensuring success for all
students, our community, economy and beyond.
https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/ (https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/)
Course Meetings
Course Modality
Safe, face-to-face course with scheduled dates and times.
Meeting Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Meeting Times
ESOL 0353 - 507
Lecture/Laboratory
10:30 AM - 12:50 PM
Meeting Location
Southeast Workforce Building 215
Course Overview
Course Overview
A continuation of ESOL 0350, this course is designed to develop reading and critical thinking skills for
college-bound students. Reading skills are refined to guide students towards mastery of deduction,
inference and critical research skills.
Requisites
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Requisites
Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the Accuplacer ESL Test or successful
completion of ESOL 0350. Corequisite: ESOL 0354, ESOL 0355 and ESOL 0356
1. Use pre-reading and critical reading skills to make predictions about, extract meaning from, and
interpret text, charts, infographics, diagrams, and pictures.
2. Apply critical reading skills to paraphrase, summarize, and respond to linguistically complex text.
3. Use strategies such as outlining, annotating, note-taking, and mapping to organize and retain the
material.
4. Develop introductory research skills.
5. Engage in academic conversations, orally and in writing, about the text, e.g., literary analysis of a book
or short-story reader or social, cultural, or historical analysis of a non-fiction book.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
1.1. Make predictions about text from title, images, captions, and headings.
1.3 Consider the relationship between a main point and an example or supporting information.
1.9 Understand the differences between paraphrased and quoted sources in a linguistically complex
academic text.
1.11 Make individual connections to the text and/or previously read text.
2.2 Summarize, in writing, linguistically complex texts. In preparation, summarize information orally in
small group discussions and through outlining.
2.3 Respond to interpretive questions in writing—on exams, for homework, or on LMS discussion boards.
Responses may be a written response to prompts, journaling, story or event mapping, creating graphic
organizers, or creative response activities.
3.2 Annotate text, guided by the instructor, such as circling or highlighting key ideas, noting a question, and
making connections to other texts.
3.4 Respond to questions using notes rather than the original text.
4.1 Evaluate reliability, credibility, and validity of information from a variety of sources, including web-based
sources.
4.2 Evaluate the credibility of sources used within a linguistically complex text.
4.3 Conduct additional research on topics related to or inspired by the course’s designated selection of
extensive text (fiction or nonfiction book or a set of short stories).
4.5 Synthesize information from two to three (2-3) different sources in order to give a written or oral
summary or response. Use MLA or APA for written responses.
5.1 Critically engage with a selection of extensive text, either a book (non-fiction or fiction) or a short-story
reader that meets the department’s guidelines for selection.
5.2 Engage in small-group discussions about text with teacher guidance and supporting tools, such as
discussion questions, assigned group-discussion roles, and guided reporting of the small group discussion.
5.3 Analyze literary devices (if reading fiction) or engage with the social, cultural, or historical implications
(if non-fiction).
5.5 Support ideas, opinions, or interpretations of the text with specific reasons or examples from the text
both orally and in writing.
Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be
derived
Facilitate an effective learning environment through learner-centered instructional techniques
Provide a description of any special projects or assignments
Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness, and making up
assignments
Provide the course outline and class calendar that will include a description of any special projects
or assignments
Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
Be aware of and comply with academic honesty policies in the HCCS Student Handbook
(https://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/student-handbook/)
Program-Specific Student Success Information : Student
Success
Expect to spend at least twice as many hours per week outside of class as you do in class studying the
course content. Additional time will be required for written assignments. The assignments provided will
help you use your study hours wisely. Successful completion of this course requires a combination of
the following:
There is no short cut for success in this course; it requires reading (and probably re-reading) and
studying the material using the course objectives as a guide.
Instructional Materials
The HCC Online Bookstore (https://hccs.bncollege.com/shop/hccs-central/page/find-textbooks) provides
searchable information on textbooks for all courses. Check with your instructor before purchasing
textbooks because the book might be included in your course fees.
Course Requirements
Grading Formula
Grade Range Notes
Incomplete Policy
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Academic Integrity
Here’s the link to the HCC information about academic integrity (Scholastic Dishonesty and Violation of
Academic Scholastic Dishonesty and Grievance):
https://www.hccs.edu/studentprocedures (https://www.hccs.edu/studentprocedures)
Attendance Procedures
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Student Conduct
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Instructor’s Course-Specific Information
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Devices
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HCCS Open Lab locations may be used to access the Internet and Canvas. For best performance,
Canvas should be used on the current or first previous major release of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or
Safari. Because it's built using web standards, Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or
any other device with a modern web browser.
Canvas only requires an operating system that can run the latest compatible web browsers. Your
computer operating system should be kept up to date with the latest recommended security updates
and upgrades.
A Excellent (90-100) 4
B Good (80-89) 3
C Fair (70-79) 2
Grade Grade Int erpret at ion Grade Point s
W Withdrawn 0
I Incomplete 0
AUD Audit 0
Academic Information
Academic Support
Attendance, Repeating Courses, and Withdrawal
Career Planning and Job Search
Childcare
Ability Support Services
Electronic Devices
Equal Educational Opportunity
Financial Aid TV (FATV)
General Student Complaints
Grade of FX
Incomplete Grades
International Student Services
Health Awareness
Libraries/Bookstore
Police Services & Campus Safety
Student Life at HCC
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Services
Testing
Transfer Planning
Veteran Services
https://www.hccs.edu/campuscarry (https://www.hccs.edu/campuscarry)
https://www.hccs.edu/oeotix/ (https://www.hccs.edu/oeotix/)
Ability Services
HCC strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience
academic barriers based on your disability (including long and short term conditions, mental health,
chronic or temporary medical conditions), please meet with a campus Abilities Counselor as soon as
possible in order to establish reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are
established through an interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and Ability Services. It is
the policy and practice of HCC to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with
federal and state law. For more information, please go to https://www.hccs.edu/accommodations
(https://www.hccs.edu/accommodations)
Title IX
Houston Community College is committed to cultivating an environment free from inappropriate
conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature including sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual
harassment, and sexual violence. Sex discrimination includes all forms of sexual and gender-based
misconduct and violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity. Title IX prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex-including pregnancy and parental status in educational programs
and activities. If you require an accommodation due to pregnancy please contact an Abilities Services
Counselor. The Director of EEO/Compliance is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504
Coordinator. All inquiries concerning HCC policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and
regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed to:
(713) 718-8271
hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu (mailto:hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu)
https://www.hccs.edu/oeotix/ (https://www.hccs.edu/oeotix/)
Mandatory Reporters
Under Texas Education Code 51.252 (formerly known as Senate Bill 212), HCC Instructors are
mandatory reporters of sexual harassment, dating violence (domestic violence), sexual assault, and
stalking. All instructors are required by law to report to the College’s Title IX coordinator or Deputy Title
IX coordinator all reports disclosed to them relating to sexual harassment, dating violence (domestic
violence), sexual assault, and stalking alleged to have been committed by or against a person who was
a student enrolled at or an employee of the institution at the time of the incident. Instructors are
required by law to include all the information they know about the incident, including the name of the
student(s), in the report to the College’s Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinator.
https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/procedures/student-rights-policies--procedures/student-
complaints/speak-with-the-dean-of-students/ (https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/procedures/student-
rights-policies--procedures/student-complaints/speak-with-the-dean-of-students/)
Student Success
Expect to spend at least twice as many hours per week outside of class as you do in class studying the
course content. Additional time will be required for written assignments. The assignments provided
will help you use your study hours wisely. Successful completion of this course requires a
combination of the following:
https://eagleonline.hccs.edu (https://eagleonline.hccs.edu)
HCCS Open Lab locations may be used to access the Internet and Canvas. For best performance,
Canvas should be used on the current or first previous major release of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or
Safari. Because it's built using web standards, Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or
any other device with a modern web browser.
Canvas only requires an operating system that can run the latest compatible web browsers. Your
computer operating system should be kept up to date with the latest recommended security updates
and upgrades.
Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be
derived
Facilitate an effective learning environment through learner-centered instructional techniques
Provide a description of any special projects or assignments
Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness, and making up
assignments
Provide the course outline and class calendar that will include a description of any special projects
or assignments
Arrange to meet with individual students during office hours, and before and after class as
required
EGLS3
The EGLS3 (Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System (https://www.hccs.edu/egls3)) will
be available for most courses near the end of the term until finals start. This brief survey will give
invaluable information to your faculty about their teaching. Results are anonymous and will be
available to faculty and division chairs after the end of the term. EGLS3 surveys are only available for
the Fall and Spring semesters. EGLS3 surveys are not offered during the Summer semester due to
logistical constraints.
https://www.hccs.edu/egls3 (https://www.hccs.edu/egls3)
Student Resources
Tutoring
HCC provides free and convenient academic support, in a large variety of subjects, to HCC students in
both an online environment and in-person on campus. Tutoring is provided by HCC personnel in order
to ensure that it is appropriate. Visit the HCC Tutoring Services website for more information at
https://hccs.edu/tutoring (https://hccs.edu/tutoring).
Libraries
The HCC Library System consists of 9 libraries and 6 Electronic Resource Centers (ERCs) that are
inviting places to study and collaborate on projects. Librarians are available both at the libraries and
online to show you how to locate and use the resources you need. The libraries maintain a large
selection of electronic resources as well as collections of books, magazines, newspapers, and
audiovisual materials. The portal to all libraries’ resources and services is the HCCS library web page
at https://library.hccs.edu (https://library.hccs.edu/).
Supplementary Instruction
Supplemental Instruction is an academic enrichment and support program that uses peer-assisted
study sessions to improve student retention and success in historically difficult courses. Peer Support
is provided by students who have already succeeded in completion of the specified course, and who
earned a grade of A or B. Find details at https://www.hccs.edu/supplemental-instruction
(https://www.hccs.edu/supplemental-instruction)
COVID-19
Here’s the link to the HCC information about COVID-19:
https://www.hccs.edu/covid-19 (https://www.hccs.edu/covid-19)
Instructional Modalities
In-Person (P)
Safe, face-to-face course with scheduled dates and times
Hybrid (H)
Course that meets safely 50% face-to-face and 50% virtually
Unauthorized Disclosure
"Unauthorized disclosure" occurs when any student provides instructional materials and/or
assessments to other students in violation of a clear prohibition by the instructor. Examples include:
posting assessment items to online sites such as Chegg or CourseHero; asking exam questions in
forums like Reddit or Yahoo Answers; discussions of confidential question using Wechat or GroupMe,
etc.
Our Vision
Houston Community College will deliver relevant, high-quality education and training, ensuring success
for all students, our community, economy and beyond.
Course Calendar
Syllabus Modifications
The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus at any time during the semester and will promptly
notify students in writing, typically by e-mail, of any such changes.
Additional Information
713-718-7164