REA 010 Elements of Reading
Credits: 3.00
Reading 010 is a developmental course designed to help students process the skills of word recognition, word analysis, vocabulary building, and basic comprehension of reading passages. An appreciation of reading as a basic tool of learning will be fostered.
This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
REA 011 Fundamentals of College Reading
Credits: 3.00
This is a course designed to develop higher level reading comprehension skills necessary at the college level. Interpretative and analytical comprehension of sentences, paragraphs, and selections of increasingly complex materials are included. The development of more extensive vocabulary is emphasized.
This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
REA 014 Vocabulary and Reading Comp Develop I
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to increase the non-native English speaking student's general English vocabulary, so that he/she will be better able to comprehend written materials at the post-secondary level. Students will use texts of narrative non-fiction to build their knowledge of the American English language. Expanding vocabulary through a study of idioms, roots and affixes is also included. This course is cross listed with ESL 014.
This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
REA 017 Vocabulary and Reading Comp Develop II
Credits: 3.00
This reading and comprehension course is designed to prepare the non-native English speaking student to ready himself/herself to succeed in a college curriculum. The materials are at an advanced level of vocabulary and comprehension and include fictional writings by recognized American authors. Extensive general vocabulary, as well as content course specific vocabulary, will be presented. This course is cross listed with ESL 017.
This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
REA 110 Comprehension Strategies for College Reading I
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to enhance higher level critical reading and thinking skills through extensive guided practice with academic discipline-based and informational readings. Students learn several appropriate problem-solving strategies: analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and evaluation. Practice and utilization of discipline-specific vocabulary and lecture related note-taking are also fostered.
Last updated: 8/5/11
