This course is designed for students who wish to improve basic reading skills. (More)

This course is designed for students who wish to improve basic reading skills. Coursework includes work on fundamental word analysis skills and fundamental comprehension skills. This course will be offered on a credit/no credit basis only. To receive credit for this course, students will need to demonstrate that they are reading at the tenth grade level.

The student will become aware of and experience proven learning techniques ensuring improved comprehension (More)

The student will become aware of and experience proven learning techniques ensuring improved comprehension and retention of information from college lectures and textbooks. Skills to be emphasized include: study time management, methods for reading textbooks efficiently, note-taking techniques, understanding textbook assignments, preparation for examinations, test-taking techniques, effective listening techniques, guidelines for vocabulary development, memory techniques, the preparation of research papers and library skills. Study skills surveys will be used to help students identify and improve upon their personal study skills habits and their individual mode of learning.

This course is designed to improve literal, interpretive, critical comprehension, and vocabulary skills. (More)

This course is designed to improve literal, interpretive, critical comprehension, and vocabulary skills. Emphasis will be on structured vocabulary development and college-level reading skills.