Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): 1. Generate word families; 2. Incorporate collocations in responses; 3. Analyze words for meaning in specific contexts; 4. Integrate critical thinking skills with global and academic topics; 5. Assess academic and professional texts using critical thinking skills; 6. Interpret visual elements of text. Course Content: • Critical reading strategies • Charts, graphs and images • Collocations • Academic Word List Evaluation: Grades are based on: 50% Assignments 50% Tests Assignments: (description of major assignments with percentages and due dates) • Class assignments and Activities 40% • Class tests 20% • Book Club 20% • Exit test 20%