Reading 0461 – Vocabulary: Context & Word Structure

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Basic course in which students learn methods for expanding and enriching their vocabularies using context clues, word structure, etymology, and word lists. Emphasis is on learning word concepts, not just definitions, and reading text to develop and practice vocabulary. Course may be taken twice for credit.

 

COURSE MATERIALS
Select one of the following textbooks in consultation with your instructor based on your learning goals:

 

  1. Olsen, A.E. Academic Vocabulary: Academic Words, 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 2007
    or
    Olsen, A.E. and Biley, P.C. Active Vocabulary: General and Academic Words, 3rd  ed. New York: Longman, 2007

or
Olsen, A.E. Interactive Vocabulary: General Words, 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 2004.

  1. A personal dictionary such as The American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2001. A desktop dictionary is better than a pocket dictionary. Access to www.dictionary.com may be substituted for a text-based dictionary.

ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Attendance required at weekly appointment

EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Students will be evaluated by a combination of demonstrated competency of the course objectives, completed assignments, and progress and mastery tests as well as attendance and active course participation. Students may also be required to visit the Reading Assistance Area during the term.