COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed for students to continue to develop a critical
reading framework. Computer-assisted instruction in an electronically
collaborative environment may be used. Course may require student visits to the
Reading Assistance Center for individualized instruction. May
be taken twice for credit.
COURSE MATERIALS
• DiYanni,
R. Making It Work . Boston: Bedford/St. Martins's,
2003
OR
Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills, 4th
edition
• A personal dictionary such as The
American Heritage Dictionary , 4 th ed. Boston:
Houghton Mifflin, 2001.
• 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 weekly 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 during the term for extra assistance.