READING 094 - Critical Reading for College - Units 3.5

Prerequisites: READING-091A Reading in Literature or READING-091B Reading in Health Science or READING-091C Reading in Science each with a grade of "C" or better.

This course is designed to help students improve their critical reading skills in preparation for college-level courses. Particular emphasis is placed on preparing students to read and interpret expository text. Students will be introduced to multiple critical reading strategies through readings in academic essays and rhetorical prose. A Level II in reading as measured by the college assessment/placement test is a requirement. Promotion to Reading Level III will be determined by Reading department faculty after examination of a portfolio of the student`s work.