Reading (READ)

READ 70  Approaches to Reading

3 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lecture: 54   

Entry level reading course which includes comprehension, vocabulary strategies, and self-reflection on reading.

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READ 80  Exploring Reading Strategies

3 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: READ 70 or appropriate placement

Reading comprehension, vocabulary strategies, and self-awareness of reading capabilities using narrative and expository text.

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READ 90  Reading College Texts

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: READ 80 or appropriate placement on assessment measures

Examine cross-disciplinary college-level texts and apply critical reading and vocabulary strategies. Emphasis on integration and synthesis of academic information through vocabulary acquisition, cross disciplinary textbook analysis, comprehension, and critical thinking as applied to all types of academic reading including digital texts.

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READ 100  Analysis and Critical Reading

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AH or ENGL 1AM or AMLA 1A and READ 90

Critical reading course focusing on the development and refinement of critical thinking and composing process necessary to evaluate and produce academic and argumentative writing in a cross-disciplinary framework. Instruction in methods of critical reasoning, inquiry-driven research, interpretation, analysis, and evaluation of a variety of academic texts across disciplines.

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