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Effective Spring 2021. Previous descriptions may have had different requirements. Have questions? See an advisor.
REA071 Reading Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4.00
Development of fundamental reading strategies. Includes extensive development of word analysis, vocabulary, information literacy, and reading strategies necessary to assure successful comprehension at the literal and interpretive levels.
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Information: Designed for persons who need an intensive review of the basic reading strategies.
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This course is not offered in the current Schedule of Classes.
 
REA081 Reading Improvement I Credit Hours: 4.00
Improvement of basic reading strategies. Includes development of word analysis, vocabulary, information literacy, and reading strategies necessary to assure successful comprehension at the literal level and interpretive levels.
Prerequisite(s): REA 071 with a C or better or required score on the Reading Assessment test.
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Information: Designed for persons who need to improve strategies in order to increase their success in college. May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran's Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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This course is not offered in the current Schedule of Classes.
 
REA091 Reading Improvement II Credit Hours: 4.00
Development of reading strategies. Includes vocabulary comprehension, study strategies, metacognition, information literacy, and community of readers.
Prerequisite(s): With a C or better: ESL 088RV or REA 081 or ACL 080 or required score on the Reading assessment test.
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Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran's Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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REA112HP Critical Reading for Health Professions Credit Hours: 4.00
Development of college reading strategies. Includes comprehension strategies at the college level, critical reading and thinking, information literacy, vocabulary development, and advanced study strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Requires both Reading and Writing prerequisites. Reading: ESL 088RV with a B or better, or REA 091 with a C or better, or required score on the Reading assessment. Writing: ESL 088WG with a B or better, or WRT 070 with a C or better, or required score on the Writing assessment.
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Recommendation: Recommended for students pursuing an associate's degree in Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy or Dental Hygiene Education.
Information: Students must obtain consent of an advisor, counselor, or reading instructor before enrolling in this course. Equivalent to REA 112.
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REA112 Critical Reading Credit Hours: 4.00
Development of college reading strategies. Includes comprehension strategies at the college level, critical reading and thinking, information literacy, vocabulary development, and advanced study strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Requires both Reading and Writing prerequisites. Reading: ESL 088RV with a B or better, or REA 091 with a C or better, or required score on the Reading assessment. Writing: ESL 088WG with a B or better, or WRT 070 with a C or better, or required score on the Writing assessment.
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Information: Student may be admitted with instructor recommendation.
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