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College Critical Reading
Course: CRE101

First Term: 2014 Spring
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Apply critical inquiry skills to varied and challenging reading materials. Includes analysis, synthesis, and evaluation through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the nature of critical reading and its application to life in the contemporary world. (I)
2. Apply critical reading techniques to a variety of materials and purposes for reading. (II)
3. Identify the structure of an argument. (III)
4. Evaluate textual material to ascertain tone, purpose, audience, and context. (IV)
5. Interpret assumptions, bias, author`s point of view, and connotative meanings in text. (V)
6. Identify and respond to common types of reasoning and common errors in reasoning. (VI)
7. Apply critical reading skills to assess the nature and accuracy of evidence given in support of an author`s argument. (VII)
8. Gather and utilize internet, database, and print resources. (VIII)
9. Interpret, evaluate, and analyze internet, database, and print resources. (VIII)
10. Synthesize ideas on related issues from intertextual sources. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Nature of Critical Reading
   A. Characteristics of critical reading
   B. Applications
   C. Blocks to critical reading
II. Variation in Critical Reading Techniques
   A. According to material
   B. According to purpose
III. Structure of an Argument
   A. Issues
   B. Conclusions
   C. Reasons
IV. Author`s Stance in Written Materials
   A. Tone
   B. Purpose
   C. Audience
   D. Context
V. Author`s Use of Language
   A. Assumptions
   B. Bias
   C. Author`s point of view
   D. Connotative and denotative meaning
VI. Reasoning
   A. Types
      1. Identification
      2. Analysis
   B. Fallacies
      1. Identification
      2. Analysis
VII. Evidence
   A. Type
   B. Accuracy
   C. Logic and Completeness
   D. Validity
VIII. Research Process
   A. Types of Sources
      1. Internet
      2. Library Database
      3. Print
   B. Process
      1. Collection
      2. Evaluation
      3. Analysis
      4. Utilization
IX. Synthesis of Ideas
   A. Process
      1. Comparison/contrast
      2. Integration
      3. Final conclusion
   B. Formats
      1. Substantial written project
      2. Substantial oral presentation
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 26, 2013

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