ENGLISH 1A
(CMS04A)
INTRODUCTION AND HOUSEKEEPING
WELCOME
• My name: Collen Chambwera
• cchambwera@[Link]
• Consultation Times: TBC
• Lisa Bangajena
• tinolisabangajena05@[Link]
• Consultation: Wednesdays 1-2pm
• Venue: B Ring 612
LECTURES
• Lectures will be contact with some online if necessary.
• Our classes are Mondays and Tuesdays. However, we will utilise the
Monday for lectures and Tuesdays for consultation unless otherwise
advised.
• Students have a responsibility to attend all classes.
ASSESSMENTS
• There will be two tests this semester
• If you miss a test due to unforeseen circumstances or illness there will
be an opportunity to write a sick test.
• Please note that there will be only one sick test towards the end of the
semester.
• The form of tests and exam will be communicated in due course
PURPOSE OF MODULE
• To develop and advance academic reading skills to ensure that
students are equipped to cope with their academic workload.
WHAT WE WILL LEARN
• Read and understand texts;
• Understand how reading works as a process between reader and text;
• Analyse, investigate and research texts;
• Identify different types of texts;
• Dissect and question texts;
• Prepare for research using reading skills;
WHAT WE WILL LEARN
• Practise different types of reading. enhance the ability to skim through
a text;
• Enhance the ability to scan a text or section of a book;
• Preview a text correctly;
• Understand the difference between pre-reading and reading a text;
• Read a text with proper comprehension;
• Ask pertinent questions pertaining to a text;
• Reflect on challenging opinions;
WHAT WE WILL LEARN
• Identify main ideas in texts;
• Evaluate an argument;
• Contrast readings;
• Compare readings;
• Make notes from the text for study purposes;
• Make judgements on both sides;
• Make connections between different ideas and texts; and
• Think about the texts.