Introduction to Reading and Writing

Catalog description

This class combines REA 050 and ENG 050 and emphasizes the relationship between reading and writing. It includes comprehensive review and writing practice in the fundamentals of English grammar, word choice, punctuation, and paragraph construction. Additionally, it is designed for students who need to improve their ability to understand and retain the materials they read in college. To this end, emphasis will be placed upon reading comprehension, language clues, structural clues, critical thinking, and strategic reading. NOTE: Credits from the course are not applicable toward a degree Prerequisites: Placement via the College Placement process, or successful completion of all required ESL classes. Students must be eligible for ENG 050 and REA 050 to place into this course.