St. Clair County Community College 2004-2005 Catalog

READING

Communications Department, James Berry 810-989-5559

RD 050 Introduction to College Reading I. This course is designed to improve a student's reading comprehension, vocabulary, and thinking skills as it applies to being successful in college. This class can improve a student's fluency and flexibility within reading and especially learning to master written material in college. Out-of-class lab practice time is required.

Prerequisite: None (possible placement from assessment results)

3 credits = 3 lecture

RD 051A, B Introduction to College Reading II. This course is designed to allow students to continue their improvement in comprehension and vocabulary. The course will provide opportunities for students to improve their reading fluency and flexibility skills through continued and monitored practice within the Enrichment Center. This laboratory course is a continuation of RD 050. Class meets two hours per credit per week and is arranged individually based upon the student's schedule.

Prerequisite: RD 050 with "C" grade or higher

1 credit, plus 2 contact hours* = (1 lecture, 2 laboratory)

RD 075 Study Skills. This course focuses on the study skills necessary to help students process, acquire and maintain information. The emphasis will be on developing students' skills in notetaking, study reading, studying, exam taking and physical and psychological preparation for learning.

Prerequisite: None

1 credit = 1 lecture