INFO 6070
Reading/Reading Practice
Lec 01 selected
This seminar course will examine theories of reading from social, psychological and literary perspectives. The course will discuss literary practices and the evolution of the concept of literacy in an era of cultural and technological change.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Tue 11:35-14:25
From the syllabus
From the Fall 2024 syllabus by Alison Brown. Open the PDF
Grading
20%Reading Journal (4)5% per book or genre
15%Reader’s Field Trip and ReflectionSeptember 29
25%Digging DeeperNovember 3
20%Engagement with ReadersDecember 1; individual or pairs
20%ParticipationOngoing online discussion
Textbook
- Reading Still Matters: What the Research Reveals about Reading, Libraries, and Community, Ross et al. (free)
Course rules
- Late work
- Contact the instructor clearly and early if you need more time.
- Attendance
- Attendance is required and included in the participation mark.
- AI tools
- AI tools are allowed only for information gathering and preliminary research, with attribution and critical evaluation.
- Citation style
- Use APA citation style for assignments.
- Short absences
- For absences of three days or less, contact the instructor before the deadline and submit a Student Declaration of Absence form.
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