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Bayamón Campus
Department of Humanistic Studies
English Program
Syllabus
I. General Information
A. General Content
B. Reading Comprehension
1. Locating information
2. Making inferences or drawing conclusions
3. Establishing relationships
4. Identifying the topic of a sentence or paragraph
5. Identifying the main idea and supporting ideas
6. Identifying the theme of a selection
C. English Laboratory
Paragraph Development
Preposition ( acts. 1,2,3,4)
Verb Modifiers (adverbs)
Content Schedule
Identify word
+preposition
combinations
Identify word
associations
Idiomatic Expressions
Test I Use
Synonyms/Antonyms
Write sentences
Unit 1 Using descriptive/
Chapter 1 possessive Descriptive
Finding the Ideal Job adjectives and
Introduction possessive
Read/Respond Organize ideas/list adjectives
e-mail
2 – 3 weeks Make Predictions Identify topic
Main Ideas and Details sentences
Topics and Main Ideas
Relate personal Use supporting
experience/readings Sentences/add
Organize/synthesize details
details reading
Test II Supplementary Material Compose simple
paragraph
Chapter 4
Write an e-mail Should,
A Different Path to ought to, and
2– 3 weeks Justice Organize shouldn’t for
ideas/chart giving advice
Predict Reasons
Write persuasive
Identify Main Ideas paragraph
Classify
descriptions/examples
Organize/synthesize
information/readings
Make Inferences
Compare/Contrast
Organize / Synthesize
Read newspaper
editorial
Scanning
For true details/correct
false ones
IV. SUGGESTED EVALUATION / Assessment
Notes:
V. SPECIAL NOTES
The lack of honesty, fraud, plagiarism and any other inadequate behavior
in relation to academic work constitute major infractions sanctioned by
General Student Regulations. Major infractions, according to General
Student Regulation, may result in suspension from the University for a
definite period of time greater than one year or the permanent expulsion
from the University, among others sanctions.
Cellular (mobile) telephones and any other electronic device that could
interrupt the teaching-learning process or disrupt a milieu favorable for
academic excellence will be deactivated. Critical situations will be dealt
with in an appropriate manner. The use of electronic devices that permit
the accessing, storing or sending of data during tests or examinations is
prohibited.
A. Course Textbook:
Haugnes and Maher, North Star Reading and Writing,
third edition. Pearson, 2009.
B. Reference Materials
C. Materials
E. Bibliography
1. Books
2. Web Sites
Grammar Bytes!
Grammar Bytes offers English grammar explanations,
handouts for students and teachers, and interactive
grammar exercises. http://www.chompchomp.com
Ohio University-ESL
Numerous reading, grammar, writing, listening and speaking
exercises. http://www.ohiou.edu/esl
Dictionary.com.
www.dictionary.com
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
www.m-w.com