Class Hours: Monday 17:20-18:00; Wednesday 8:10-10:00
Instructor: Dr. Wesley Xi
E-mail: profxiyh@hotmail.com

Text: Bridging the Gap: College Reading. 7th ed. Brenda D. Smith. Longman.

Course Description: This course aims to train students to become competent readers of English while sharpening their English listening skills. This teacher believes in learning English through extensive and intensive reading, so a heavy, challenging reading load can be expected. In addition to substantial selections from the textbook, teaching material will include class handouts and audio-visual clips from various sources. Students are required to finish their assigned reading before class, turn in their homework assignments on time, and participate in class activities and oral presentations with enthusiasm. The course will be conducted mostly in English.

Grading: Midterm exam: 20% Final exam: 30%
Quizzes: 20% Continuous Assessment: 30%

Syllabus:
Feb. 16; 18: Chapter 6
Feb. 23; 25: Chapter 6
March 1; 3: Chapter 7
March 8; 10: Chapter 7
March 15; 17: Chapter 8
March 22; 24: Chapter 8
March 29; 31: Chapter 9
April 5; 7: Chapter 9
April 12; 14: Q and A
April 19; 21: Midterm Exam
April 26; 28: Chapter 10
May 3; 5: Chapter 10
May 10; 12: Chapter 11
May 17; 19: Chapter 11
May 24; 26: Chapter 12
May 31; June 2: Chapter 12
June 7; 9: Reading Week
June 2; 4: Q and A
June 16: Final Exam
June 16: Final Exam