Reading

Effective Summer 2015. 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.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

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REA075 Spelling	Credit Hours: 2.00
Development of strategies for improving spelling. Includes basics of the English spelling system and spelling rules.
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Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.

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 Reading assessment test.
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Information: Designed for persons who need to improve strategies in order to increase their success in college. Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

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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): REA 081 with a C or better required score on the Reading assessment test.
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Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

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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): REA 091 with a C or better (or satisfactory score on Reading assessment). WRT 070 with a C or better (or placement into WRT 100 or higher).
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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. Same as REA 112.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

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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): REA 091 with a C or better (or required score on Reading assessment test) and WRT 070 with a C or better (or placement into WRT 100 or higher).
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Information: Student may be admitted with instructor recommendation.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

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