Interpretive Reading course assists the students to comprehend and interprets the author’s meaning and other information which are not directly stated in the text. The materials of this course include (1) how to interpret the theme of the text based on the main idea, supporting details, sequence, and cause and effect relationships, (2) how to comprehend the use of figurative language, (3) how to judge the author’s point of view and language mood, and (4) how to draw the conclusions and predict the outcomes of the text, including relating the information in the text into broader context. The activities in this course are conducted through group discussions, presentations, and classroom assignment, e.g. written summary, report, and analysis of the text.
