8 courses with the subject READ, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
READ 0721Reading 13
This course provides instruction in developing an active reading approach to college-level texts, emphasizing the close relationship between reading and thinking. The content includes strategic vocabulary building, paraphrasing, responding to texts, increasing reading stamina, and improving comprehension. 3C/3/0/0
Placement into this course will be according to college assessment score.
READ 0722Reading 23
This course provides instruction in developing an active and critical reading approach to college-level texts, emphasizing analysis and synthesis of multiple sources. The content includes academic vocabulary building, summarizing, interpreting text, developing research skills, increasing reading stamina, and improving comprehension. 3C/3/0/0
Placement into this course will be according to assessment score or successful completion of READ 0721 or EAPP 0860 with a grade of “C” or better
READ 0724Fast Track Reading5
This course fulfills the developmental reading requirements for the college-level courses in one semester. This accelerated course provides instruction in developing an active and critical reading approach to college-level texts, emphasizing the relationship between reading and thinking, as well as analysis and synthesis of multiple sources. Content includes strategic and academic vocabulary building, paraphrasing and summarizing, responding to and interpreting texts, developing research skills, increasing reading stamina, and improving comprehension. 5C/5/0/0
Placement into this course will be according to college assessment score.
READ 0725Vocabulary Development1
This course is designed to develop academic vocabulary by using a variety of strategies, including determining meaning from context and gaining knowledge of Latin/Greek roots and word parts. A variety of methods to increase reading, writing, and speaking vocabularies are utilized, and students establish systematic vocabulary study that can be used for lifelong development. 1C/1/0/0
This course provides just-in-time reading instruction and support for the paired reading-intensive college level course. Through active engagement, discussion, and hands-on practice, students will develop an active and critical reading approach. In addition, students will increase college level vocabulary, and enhance academic skills of analysis and synthesis of information across multiple sources. The goal is essential for college success. 2C/2/0/0
Placement into this course will be according to assessment score or successful completion of READ 0721 or EAPP 0860 with a grade of “C” or better.
READ 1350Critical Reading and Thinking2
This course is designed to improve critical reading and thinking skills necessary for academic study. Students will read, analyze, and synthesize college level texts with the goal of expanding effectiveness and confidence in academic reading. 2C/2/0/0
READ 0722 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0900 with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate assessment score.
READ 1450Enhancing Vocabulary for College Success1
This course focuses on expanding and enhancing college-level and discipline specific vocabulary relevant to major study. Systematic vocabulary study and major-related research are utilized, as well as word building strategies such as knowledge of Latin/Greek roots and word parts. The course includes multimodal practice of learned vocabulary - students will incorporate new words into a variety of assignments and contexts, both orally and in writing. 1C/1/0/0
READ 0722 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0900 with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate assessment score
READ 1490Special Topics in Reading
1-6 Variable Credits This course is designed to present additional or unique material and learning experiences within a specified discipline. The course will be based on student need, flexibility, and may be designed to meet various transfer and pre-major course requirements. Please see a current Course Schedule for complete course details.
