English (ENGL) 146

Overview

This course takes an analytical approach to the skill of reading. The main focus is on the accurate comprehension of written materials. We begin with basic word and sentence structures then gradually build the skills necessary for reading paragraphs and longer articles as we work through the modules of the Study Guide. Short readings help you to practice improving your reading speed as you progress through the course. While each module of the Study Guide focuses on a specific reading objective, you will also practice general skills within the modules, such as dictionary usage and general comprehension. While this course is written for learners of English as another language, the review of reading basics will also be helpful for anyone who needs to improve their comprehension skills and speed.

Outline

Module I: Vocabulary from Context

Module II: Skimming and Scanning

Module III: Stems and Affixes

Module IV: Sentence Study

Module V: Paragraph Reading and Analysis

Module VI: Prediction

Module VII: Careful Reading/Drawing Inferences

Module VIII: Identifying Opinion

Evaluation

To receive credit for ENGL 146, you must complete all of the assignments, achieve a minimum grade of 50 percent on the final examination, and a composite course grade of at least “C-” (60 percent). The weighting of the course assignments is as follows:

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.