Elements of Reading is a developmental course designed to help students improve basic academic reading strategies including word analysis, vocabulary building, literal and interpretative comprehension. 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.