Reading - READ

0713 - Integrated Reading and Writing: Writing - 3 credit hours
Introduces students to college-level writing and reading with emphases on writing as process, critical thinking, problem solving, and strategies for successfully addressing writing assignments in a variety of genres.  Additionally, writing as a form of reasoning and reflection will be examined. Note: Students are not allowed to withdraw from this course as it is a skill-building course. Grading: credit/no/credit. Co-requisite: Special Topics 0823 or 0833.

0723 - Integrated Reading and Writing: Reading I - 3 credit hours
Introduces students to college-level reading and writing with emphases on reading techniques essential to evaluating information, understanding relationships between ideas, and comprehending at the literal level.  Moreover, focus will be placed on vocabulary building and the steps involved in active reading.  Note: Students are not allowed to withdraw from this course as it is a skill-building course. Grading: A-C or NC. Co-requisite:  READ 0713.

0733 - Integrated Reading and Writing: Reading II - 3 credit hours
Introduces students to college-level reading and writing with emphases on reading techniques essential to evaluating information, understanding relationships between ideas, and recognizing logical thought.  Also, focus will be placed on comprehension at the critical level.  Note: Students are not allowed to withdraw from this course as it is a skill-building course. Grading: A-C or NC. Co-requisite: READ 0713.

0903 - Reading Fundamentals - 3 credit hours
Placement into this class is based upon a student's ACT, Accuplacer, or SAT test scores and high school grade point average. Designed to develop basic reading, writing, and speaking skills. Standard English pronunciation strategies, such as phonics and word segmentation, are emphasized along with vocabulary, comprehension skills, and dictionary study. Students are required to take READ 1013 and READ 1023 in consecutive semesters following this course. Grading:  Credit/No credit. Prerequisite:  Placement by the Director of Freshman Advising. Co-requisite: STSK 1003. Note: Students are not allowed to withdraw from this course as it is a skill-building course.

1013 - College Reading I - 3 credit hours
Placement into this class is based upon a student's ACT of 11-14, SAT reading test score of 315-365, or Accuplacer score of 56-74. Designed to strengthen a student's reading and writing skills and to develop strategies that are essential for college success. Note: Students are required to take READ 1023 the semester following this course. Note: Only students whose test scores indicate a need for this course may be enrolled. Students are not allowed to withdraw from this course as it is a skill-building course. Grading: A-C or NC. Co-requisite: STSK 1003 if placed in the course by the Director of Freshman Advising.

1023 - College Reading II - 3 credit hours
Emphasizes reading, critical thinking, vocabulary building, and learning strategies that help students read college textbooks effectively. Placement into this course may be based upon an ACT of 15-17, SAT reading score of 382-415, or Accuplacer scores of 75-99. Students who were placed into earlier courses in the Reading sequence (READ 0903, READ 1013) must successfully complete this course to fulfill sequence requirements. Additionally, any student may elect to take this course to develop and enrich reading skills that are essential to successful college work. Note: Students placed in Reading II are not allowed to withdraw from this course as it is a skill-building course. Grading: A-C or NC.. Course rotation: Fall, Spring.