Reading, Writing, Language. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

Catalog description

Prerequisites: None. Focuses on developing the reading and writing skills necessary for success in a college curriculum, including structuring and organizing effective sentences and paragraphs; preparing summaries; expanding vocabulary; developing grammatical fluency; formulating a thesis, and other steps toward writing expository essays. Students develop skills in evaluating, editing, and proofreading their writing. Intensive work in developing college-level reading skills. Gives attention to specific needs of students whose native language is not English as well as of native speakers of English. Small class size ensures students receive individualized attention.