COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to develop and practice strategies which lead to effective college-level reading. Computer assisted instruction in an electronically collaborative environment may be used. Course may require student visits to the Reading Assistance Area. May be taken twice for credit.
COURSE MATERIALS
• Di Yanni, Robert. Putting It Together . Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2002. ISBN # 0-312-13689-7.
• A personal dictionary such as The American Heritage Dictionary , 4 th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001. ISBN# 0-440-23701-7
• A spiral-bound notebook to be used for a Reading Reflection Notebook
Additional materials will be available in the Centers for Independent Learning as assigned.
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Attendance required at weekly appointment.
EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Students will complete weekly assignments, including readings and exercises. Students will also complete vocabulary quizzes and tests at the Assessment and Testing Lab. Students will create and follow a personal reading plan that includes keeping a reading log and writing reflections on readings. Students may also be required to visit the Reading Assistance Area twice during the term for extra assistance.