ELPG 041: Advanced reading

ELPG 041 - Leopoldo 02A - 2021

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University of the Potomac Syllabus 2021 Course Number: ELPG 041 Course Title: Advanced Reading Credits: 48 Clock Hours Instructor Name: Professor Geraldine Leopoldo, M.A. Instructor Email Address: geraldine.leopoldo@potomac.edu Instructor Phone Number: (312) 956-9489 voice/text Mondays - Thursdays 8 am or by appointment Office Hours: Campus: Chicago Loop - ONLINE Term / Dates: Term 02A: 1/04/2021 - 2/28/2021 No School on MLK Day (1/18/20) & Presidents Day (2/15/21) Class Day / Time: Mondays 8:40 am - 5:20 pm Course Description:​ 48 Clock Hours The goal of this course is to provide ESL reading instruction that will bridge students to a level that will allow them to understand educational texts in academic contexts. Students focus on making inferences, differentiating fact from opinion, understanding main and supporting ideas, and identifying rhetorical purpose. Vocabulary is further expanded through lexical study of collocation and expression. Students who successfully complete the course are able to understand college level texts in general subject contexts.

Prerequisite/Placement:​ Completion of ELPG030, ELPG031, ELPG032, EPT placement score of 53 to 61, or a corresponding score on a standardized exam such as ​IELTS™ or TOEFL iBT®.

Course Objectives: By the end of the course students will be able to: ● identify main idea, topic sentences, details, and examples ● combine previewing strategies ● use graphic organizers to take notes during reading ● identify causes and effects ● use context clues to guess the meaning of unknown words ● make inferences ● respond to the reading both orally and in writing Instructional Methods: Lessons are conducted in form of lecture, interactive whole class activities, pair work, small group work, and independent practice.

Textbook: Longman Academic Reading Series (LARS) 2 with Essential Online Resources 1st Edition, ​ by Kim Sanabria.

Pearson. ​ISBN ​978-0134663388​.

The above textbook is an essential part of the course and must be brought to each class. Students who do not have the book after the 2​nd​ class session will not be allowed to attend class.

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Academic Policies and Procedures: All academic and non-academic policies and procedures are available in the ​University of the Potomac course catalog​. For information on attendance, academic integrity, plagiarism, copyright infringement, or any other academic and non-academic policies or procedures, please refer to the University catalog.

Online Attendance Requirement Students are expected to arrive at each class session on time and to stay for the entire duration of class. Students who miss more than 30 minutes of class due to coming in late, leaving early, or taking unscheduled breaks will be marked absent.

Full-time program of study in the ESL program consists of 18 hours per week: 8 hours of Lecture (Listening & Speaking, Reading or Writing), 6 hours of Grammar, and 4 hours of Professional Tracks Workshops (Academic English, Business, Computer Technology, Hospitality & Tourism, and Healthcare & Medicine). International Students are required to attend 18 hours each week in order to maintain their status.

Students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance in order to satisfy Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements​.​ Students who do not meet a minimum of 80% attendance requirement will receive an F grade for the course.

Students are required to attend an 1.5 hour lecture class on Google Meet and there are also two attendance windows each week of a session to perform on MOODLE. ● ●

First – midnight Sunday through midnight Wednesday, and Second – midnight Wednesday through midnight Sunday

Participation in any one of the course activities during each attendance window will be considered as attendance.

Please contact your faculty directly for specifics on participation expectations. For additional information on ​Attendance p​ lease see The University’s Academic Catalog.

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Final Grading Elements: Participation, Discussions, Assessments, Quizzes & Assignments Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 - Midterm Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 - Final Total

Total Points 100 100 300 100 100 300 1,000

% Points 10% 10% 30% 10% 10% 30% 100%

Grading Scale: Letter

Quality

Percentage

A

4.00

90% - 100%

B

3.00

80 % - 89%

C

2.00

70% - 79%

D

1.00

60% - 69%

F

0.00

0% - 59%

The passing grade for this course is D or better.

Assignments and assessments include written or verbal assessments, participation in class discussions, quizzes, projects, and weekly Moodle discussions. Overall course participation percentage will be calculated, for attendance, group projects, and class participation.

Makeup Assignments Students may be allowed to make up missed assignments at instructor’s discretion with exception of midterm and final exams. Students who miss a midterm or a final exam due to a medical emergency must submit a doctor’s note for approval by the Academic Dean. If approved, the instructor will submit a request for testing to the Academic Affairs staff who will schedule and proctor the exam.

Student’s must email or verbally request make-up assignments from the instructor.

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TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS AND E-MAIL PROCEDURES Sending Assignments All homework assignments must be submitted through the Moodle Room.

Students will lose 10% per day for late assignments up to 3 days. After 3 days, assignments will not be accepted and a zero will be recorded. Exceptions can be arranged if the instructor is contacted ahead of time. Exceptions will also be made for documented emergencies.

General Email When sending emails please identify yourself fully by your name and class, not simply by an email address. In all emails sent to your instructor and/or other members of the class it is expected that students follow rules of common courtesy in all email messages. If any email is deemed inappropriate or offensive, they will be forwarded to an online administrator and appropriate action will be taken, not excluding expulsion from the course. Your University of the Potomac email is the preferred email for communication, let your instructor know and/or contact IT support at helpdesk@potomac.edu​ if you are having trouble accessing your student account and messages.

Composing Email It is suggested that students compose emails on their computer using a word processor program like Microsoft Word first or Google Docs, then copy and paste them into an email messaging system on the Learning Management System. This way, students can retain a copy of all email communications and avoid unexpected email wipeouts.

Responding to Email Most instructors will check their email Monday through Sunday. Online instructors are expected to respond to student questions within 24 hours. In the event of extenuating circumstances, the school will make every attempt to be sure the student has a response within a reasonable timeframe.

Safeguards It is recommended that you backup your work and even make a hard copy for your personal record.

INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION Academic Integrity and Ethics The goal of the Academic Integrity Policy is to define what constitutes appropriate research and reporting methodologies in the academic community and to provide assurance that each student is able to work in an atmosphere free of intellectual dishonesty. Breaches of the Academic Integrity Policy are considered serious violations of trust and may result in censure, failure, or dismissal 4

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Academic Integrity and Ethics (continued) Academic dishonesty may take many forms, and each is considered an equally serious offense. For example: Plagiarism includes the intentional use or representation of the thoughts, ideas, of words of another as one’s own work in any assignment including the paraphrasing of information, the duplication of an author’s words or ideas without identifying the source and the failure to properly cite quoted material.

Cheating includes the intentional giving or receiving (or attempts thereof) of any assistance not authorized in advance by the instructor, including the use of notes, copying or prior knowledge of examination materials.

Plagiarism Detection Software To help provide an environment conducive to academic integrity, Potomac uses plagiarism detection software. Your instructor may use this software to make sure that no portion of an essay, research paper, or any writing assignment has been plagiarized from another source.

Any student caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a failing grade for the assignment and possibly for the course.

For additional information on ​Academic Integrity and Ethics a​ t Potomac, please see the current Academic Catalog.

Learning Resource Center Students may access the Potomac College Learning Resource Center via the internet. The Learning Resource Center will provide you access to all of the electronic resources available through University of the Potomac.

Library Services Contact the Library: By phone - 202-274-2331 or 1-888-686-0876 ext 2331 By email – ​library@potomac.edu There are links for ALL of our electronic resources in the Moodle Room via the student resources link.

Writing Style Potomac students are required to use the writing format of the ​American Psychological Association Sixth Edition (APA)​ in all formal writing assignments.

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Tutoring SMARTHINKING is a tutoring service that offers academic support. This service will connect you to a tutor anytime, from any internet connection. For Smarthinking.com access, please contact the librarian for registration information.

Contact the library: By phone - 202-274-2331 or 1-888-686-0876 ext 2331 By email – ​library@potomac.edu Please check directly with your Professor or with Student Support Services if you are interested in tutoring services.

English in the Classroom: University of the Potomac serves students from over 65 countries around the world. ​ ​English is the international language that brings them together. Speaking only English in the classroom will help you learn English faster. It is also a sign of respect to those who do not speak your native language.

Students are asked to speak only English in the classroom. Students who violate this policy and disrupt the learning process will be reported to Academic Affairs.

Students with Disabilities Students wishing to avail themselves of special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act must disclose special needs at time of admissions; accordingly, every effort is made to make reasonable accommodations. Certain programs may require manual dexterity. Please consult a campus Admissions Office for further information.

For physically challenged students, Potomac is located on ground level or has appropriate elevator service with ramps to facilitate easy entry. Restrooms are equipped with wide doorways and bars to ensure accessibility.

If a student wishes to request academic adjustment or auxiliary aids, please contact the Disabilities Coordinator. They may request academic adjustments or auxiliary aids at any time.

Campus Security Potomac is committed to providing a safe environment for students to learn and staff to work. A copy of the latest campus security report and details on how to report a crime are available online at ​http://student.potomac.edu​.

Chicago Campus Contact Information: website: ​https://potomac.edu/locations/chicago-university/

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Course Outline - Term: 02A - 2021 Title: ELPG 041 - ​Advanced Reading

Instructor:​ Prof. Geraldine Leopoldo, M.A

Class Days & Times: ​Mondays, 8:40 am - 5:20 pm

AM Lecture: 8:40 am - 10:10 am

Google Meet Link: ​https://meet.google.com/qgm-ffvf-tpt

​PM Lecture: 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm

(same link will be used throughout the term)

Module

Sessions

Topics (subject to change)

Lecture 1 1/4/2021 AM Chapter 1: Cultural Studies

Introductions Theme: What we can learn from travel ● Readings 1 - 3 ● Strategies: skimming, previewing, predicting, graphic organizer ● Vocabulary List Review ● Speaking & Writing Practice Theme: How to express and talk about cultural identityBusiness relationship-building ● Readings 1 - 3 ● Strategies: visualizing, poetic devices, main idea and details, basic story elements ● Vocabulary List Review ● Speaking & Writing Practice Theme: How technology ion healthcare helps people ● Readings 1 - 3 ● Strategies: prediction, sequences, correlation, use an outline and flowchart ● Vocabulary List Review ● Speaking & Writing Theme: Different Approaches to Education ● Readings 1 - 3 ● Strategies ● Vocabulary List Review

Week 1 module 1

Week

Lecture 2 1/4/2021 PM Chapter 2: Multicultural Literature

Lecture 3 1/11/2021 Chapter 3: Health & Science

2 module 2

Lecture 4 1/11/2021 Chapter 4: Education

Moodle Discussion Questions & Out-of-Class Activities Welcome to our course!

DQ 1.1: Post a brief ​bio about yourself and tell us about some of your interests. Tell us where you are from.

How long have you been living in Chicago? What do you like most about our city? What is your opinion about travelling?

Review & Complete Chapter 1 DQ 1.2: Tell us about your culture?

What is accepted and familiar in your country? What are three customs to keep in mind?

TedTalk: Cross cultural communication Review & Complete Chapter 2 DQ 2.1: Describe how this term is going for you? Tell us about 3 things going well, 2 things that are challenging, and 1 one question you have about all the topics you are learning about.

Review & Complete Chapter 3 DQ 2.2 Is there something you can do well such as singing, painting or playing a sport? WHat steps did you take to learn it? Did you have a coach or mentor? What quality did your favorite teacher have?

Review & Complete Chapter 4 7

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Week 3

Sessions

Topics (subject to change)

NO SCHOOL 1/18/2021

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY

Lecture 7 1/25/2021 Week

Chapter 5: Psychology

Theme: What intelligence is and how we learn ● Readings 1 - 3 ● Strategies ● Vocabulary List Review

4 module 3

Lecture 8 1/25/2021

Chapter 6: Business

MidTerm Presentations

Theme: Different career choices in today’s workplace ● Readings 1 - 3 ● Strategies ● Vocabulary List Review

Lecture 10 2/1/2021 PM

Chapter 7: Math Lecture 11 2/8/2021 Week 6 module 5

Week 7 Week 8

DQ 3.2: Post a self-critique of your presentation and respond to the following: How did you do? What is the best part of course this far?

DQ 4.1: What TedTalk or speaker would you recommend for us to listen to? Is there a TedTalk speaker from your country or speaks about topics related to your country? ​What sort of

jobs or industry is in demand in your country? ​Review & Complete

5 module 4

Why do we celebrate this holiday?

Did you know Martin Luther King Jr Day wasn’t celebrated in all 50 states until 2000?

DQ3.1: How do you learn best? Are you a visual, auditory, tactile, or kinesthetic learner? What do you think about having a growth mindset?

Review & Complete Chapter 5

Lecture 9 2/1/2021 AM Week

Moodle Discussion Questions

Chapter 8: Public Speaking Lecture 12 2/8/2021

Chapter 9: Peace Studies NO SCHOOL 2/15/2021 2/22/2021 module 6

Theme: What can be done to increase interest in math ● Readings 1 - 3 ● Strategies ● Vocabulary List Review Theme: The importance of public speaking and public speeches ● Readings 1 - 3 ● Strategies ● Vocabulary List Review Theme: People and organizations who are promoting peace and social justice ● Readings 1 - 3 ● Strategies ● Vocabulary List Review PRESIDENT’S DAY

Chapter 10: Urban Studies Final Presentations

Chapter 6 DQ 4.2: ​“Freewrite” a paragraph or

two about math education. What do you recall about learning math in school? How has learning math changed over time?

Review & Complete Chapter 7 DQ 5.1: ​Write a one-page speech on

an issue you feel strongly about.

Review & Complete Chapter 8

DQ 5.2: ​What makes an excellent

leader?

Review & Complete Chapter 9

Why do we celebrate this holiday?

DQ 6.1 What did you learn in our course?

Approved by the Academic Team

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