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College Reading (RDG 0040 (UG16))

Term: Fall Term 2016 (UNDG)

Faculty

Denise Donnan
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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM (8/20/2016 - 12/10/2016) Location: MAIN (Early Childhood Ed Cente 217 - Lecture Only)

Description

RDG 0040 is a self-paced, accelerated reading course, designed to support and prepare the student for college level reading. The course is designed to reinforce effective reading, cognitive, critical thinking and study skills. The following content is presented: Reading comprehension, vocabulary building, stated and implied main ideas, supporting details, inferences, prior knowledge, outlines and concepts maps, transitions and thought patterns, tone, purpose, and the basics of arguments. The incorporation of MyReadingLab offers assignments, tutorials, videos, readiness checks, diagnostics, multi-level practice exercises and support.