Competency construct model for critical reading in non-literary texts based on the framework of the Indonesian National Qualification (KKNI)

The ability to read is a language skill that very important in supporting general academic abilities. Based on research, most study programs at higher education institutions do not include critical reading as subject. For this reason, aims produce construct model of competencies non-literary texts which used guideline for evaluating learning outcomes (LO) classes. ptesent developmental research with the stages preliminary activities, literature studies, field analysis, and competency product development. data source analysis needs build competences. Results show there are five steps activities carried out reading, namely: 1) surveying text, 2) understanding contents 3) analyzing 4) criticizing 5) publishing. Step (1) determines type text be criticized, identifing identity background author. (2) theme shows characteristics states main ideas each paragraph. (3) identifies structure facts opinions, pattern paragraph development, relationships between explanations, restates implied meanings, understands relevances among structures. (4) discrepancy content, description part paragraphs, details facts, author's arguments. (5) assesses accuracy suitability facts. final stage publication results showing strengths weaknesses text.Keywords: model,