ENGL0921 Applied Reading Techniques
This course is structured to give students an opportunity to apply the basic vocabulary and comprehension skills learned in Reading Techniques. In addition, the course will focus on higher level thinking skills including drawing inferences and reading critically.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0901 with a grade of "C" or better. Basic computer literacy skills required
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Manage reading and studying of college textbook material
Summarize academic and technical readings objectively
Paraphrase academic and technical readings objectively
Adapt college reading process to task
Apply word recognition strategies to college level academic and technical vocabulary
Acquire college level academic and technical vocabulary words
Infer meaning from explicit and implied college level text information
Draw conclusions from explicit and implied college level text information
Apply college reading strategies to informational, expository, and persuasive text
Apply critical reading skills to college level text
Construct meaning from college level text
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
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Campus
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Credit Details