skilldevelopment.cpe@lpu.co.in

What you'll learn

Developing strong reading skills equips students with the ability to understand and analyze various types of written material, including articles, blogs, research papers, and documents. This proficiency is particularly valuable for success in competitive exams that involve reading comprehension tasks. It empowers students to extract and apply information effectively. Learning Outcome: The focus of this course is to enhance the reading skills of participants like: 1. Critical Thinking2. Comprehension3. Vocabulary Expansion4. Cognitive Development5. Language Proficiency6. Imagination and Creativity

  • Understanding the importance of effective reading skills, Pre-reading strategies (previewing, skimming, scanning), Active reading techniques (annotation, note-taking)
  • Contextual clues and word recognition, Strategies for learning and retaining new vocabulary, Using a thesaurus and dictionary effectively
  • Identifying main ideas and supporting details, Recognizing implied information, Summarizing and paraphrasing
  • Making inferences and drawing conclusions, Identifying authors purpose and tone, Evaluating arguments and evidence
  • Recognizing different types of texts (narrative, expository, argumentative), Understanding text features (headings, subheadings, captions), Analyzing paragraph and essay structure
  • Fiction vs. non-fiction, Reading articles, essays, short stories, and novels, Extracting information from charts, graphs, and tables
  • Skimming and scanning for information, Increasing reading speed while maintaining comprehension, Practice exercises and drills
  • Identifying bias and rhetorical devices, Analyzing figurative language and literary elements, Forming interpretations and making connections
  • Reading academic articles and research papers, Annotating scholarly texts, Engaging with complex material
  • Personal reflections on reading material, Discussing and sharing insights with peers, Writing responses and reviews

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Shally
Assistant Professor

Shally is currently working as an assistant professor in the Department of Verbal Ability at Lovely Professional University. She is an academician with a work experience of over 9 years. She is a highly accomplished individual with a Master's degree in English, demonstrating a profound understanding of language. As an Assistant Professor, She brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for teaching to the academic community. With a dedication to fostering critical thinking and a deep appreciation for the nuances of language, She inspires and empowers students to excel in their studies