Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

After successful completion of Reading 116, students will be able to-

• Understand the origins and influences of English
• Understand the varieties of English
• Understand the varying criteria for correctness and appropriateness of language use
• Easily use the dictionary and other reference tools
• Easily use context clues to determine word meanings
• Distinguish between denotation and connotation
• Understand the best method for assimilating academic, technical, and professional vocabularies
• Continue to maintain personal vocabulary growth

Assessment may include, but is not limited to-

1. Greek, Latin, and derivative tests/activities
2. Quizzes on vocabulary and correct usage
3. Midterm and comprehensive final
4. Group/individual work demonstrating comprehension strategies
5. Group/individual work demonstrating vocabulary usage
6. Vocabulary journal/project from outside reading
7. Other assessment activities may include:
   1. Conference with instructor
   2. Portfolio
   3. Individual projects, such as flash cards, service learning, lexicographic challenges

Themes and Concepts:
Recurring themes and concepts that students will work with include-

1. Etymology
2. Greek and Latin roots/affixes
3. History of English
4. Comprehension
5. Inferential and critical reading
6. Standards of correctness
7. Language research

Skills

• Dictionary/reference skills
• Vocabulary skills
• Determining meaning from context
• Determining meaning from word parts, most common Latin/Greek roots and affixes