Heartland Community College
Student Syllabus for READ 091
Course Information:
Course Prefix and Number: READ 091 - 02
Course Title: Reading Improvement II
Course Meeting Times for Fall Semester 2011:
Lecture: READ 091.02 meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM
Lab: READ 091.02 meets Tuesdays/Thursdays from 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM in WDC 2605
Note to students: The information in this syllabus pertains to the lecture portion of this course
ONLY. The lab component will have its own syllabus, which will be distributed by the lab
facilitators.
Credit Hours: 3.0
Contact Hours: 4.0
Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 2.0
Catalog Description
Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, completion of READ 090 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent. Reading Improvement II is an advanced course in reading and vocabulary development that
emphasizes academic reading tasks. Students are provided with instruction and practice that will prepare
them to successfully meet the full range reading demands typical of entry-level college courses.
Instructor Information
Name
Bekah Litchfield
Phone number 1-309 – 820-9648
E-mail address Rebekah.Litchfield.@Heartland.edu
Office location WDC – adjunct office- 2nd floor
Office hours
Before class or after class
Other times by appointment
Required Textbooks and Supplies
Required Textbooks : College Reading and Study Strategies
Agnes, M., Ed. (2003). Webster's new world dictionary (4th ed.). New York: Pocket Books. ISBN 0-74347069-9.
Laird, C. (2003). Webster’s new world thesaurus (3rd ed.). New York: Pocket Books. ISBN 7434-7071-0.
READ 091 Course Packet.
The READ 091 course fee covers the cost of all required texts, which will be distributed by the
instructor.
Required Supplies
Paper *
A flash drive or other means of electronic storage
File Cards *
A 3-ring binder (1 ½ - 2")
Pen or pencil *
1 set (5 or more) insertable index tabs for 3-ring binder
Please bring the items marked with a "*" and your texts to each class meeting.
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transfer
READ 070, 090, and 091 are designed to enhance students' academic performance for other college courses
for which they are currently underprepared, as indicated by their performance on HCC's reading placement
exam or the review of approved documents. Credit earned from successful completion of this course (or
other developmental courses) is not calculated into students' HCC GPA, will not apply toward degree or
certificate requirements, nor will it transfer to other colleges or universities. However, some institutions
calculate admissions GPA using grades from all courses, including developmental courses.
Heartland Community College
Student Syllabus for READ 091
Course Information:
Course Prefix and Number: READ 091 - 03
Course Title: Reading Improvement II
Course Meeting Times for Spring Semester 2010:
Lecture: READ 091.03 meets on Tuesday & Thursday from 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Lab: READ 091.03 meets Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:45 PM in WDC 2605
Note to students: The information in this syllabus pertains to the lecture portion of this course
ONLY. The lab component will have its own syllabus, which will be distributed by the lab
facilitators.
Credit Hours: 3.0
Contact Hours: 4.0
Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 2.0
Catalog Description
Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, completion of READ 090 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent. Reading Improvement II is an advanced course in reading and vocabulary development that
emphasizes academic reading tasks. Students are provided with instruction and practice that will prepare
them to successfully meet the full range reading demands typical of entry-level college courses.
Instructor Information
Name
Bekah Litchfield
Phone number 1-309 – 820-9648
E-mail address Rebekah.Litchfield@heartland.edu
Office location SCB 2300 within ASC Division Office
Office hours
Before and After Class
Other times by appointment
Required Textbooks and Supplies
Required Textbooks
Agnes, M., Ed. (2003). Webster's new world dictionary (4th ed.). New York: Pocket Books. ISBN 0-74347069-9.
Laird, C. (2003). Webster’s new world thesaurus (3rd ed.). New York: Pocket Books. ISBN 7434-7071-0.
READ 091 Course Packet.
The READ 091 course fee covers the cost of all required texts, which will be distributed by the
instructor.
Required Supplies
Paper *
A flash drive or other means of electronic storage
3x5 or 4x6 File Cards *
A 3-ring binder (1 ½ - 2")
Pen and pencil *
1 set (5 or more) incredible index tabs for 3-ring binder
Please bring the items marked with a "*" and your texts to each class meeting.
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transfer
READ 070, 090, and 091 are designed to enhance students' academic performance for other college courses
for which they are currently underprepared, as indicated by their performance on HCC's reading placement
exam or the review of approved documents. Credit earned from successful completion of this course (or
other developmental courses) is not calculated into students' HCC GPA, will not apply toward degree or
certificate requirements, nor will it transfer to other colleges or universities. However, some institutions
calculate admissions GPA using grades from all courses, including developmental courses.
Heartland Community College
Student Syllabus for READ 091
Course Information:
Course Prefix and Number: READ 091 - 04
Course Title: Reading Improvement II
Course Meeting Times for Spring Semester 2010:
Lecture: READ 091.04 meets on Tuesday & Thursday from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM
Lab: READ 091.03 meets Mondays & Wednesdays from 2:00 – 3:15 PM in WDC 2605
Note to students: The information in this syllabus pertains to the lecture portion of this course
ONLY. The lab component will have its own syllabus, which will be distributed by the lab
facilitators.
Credit Hours: 3.0
Contact Hours: 4.0
Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 2.0
Catalog Description
Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, completion of READ 090 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent. Reading Improvement II is an advanced course in reading and vocabulary development that
emphasizes academic reading tasks. Students are provided with instruction and practice that will prepare
them to successfully meet the full range reading demands typical of entry-level college courses.
Instructor Information
Name
Bekah Litchfield
Phone number 1-309 – 820-9648
E-mail address Rebekah.Litchfield@heartland.edu
Office location SCB 2300 within ASC Division Office
Office hours
Before and After Class
Other times by appointment
Required Textbooks and Supplies
Required Textbooks
Agnes, M., Ed. (2003). Webster's new world dictionary (4th ed.). New York: Pocket Books. ISBN 0-74347069-9.
Laird, C. (2003). Webster’s new world thesaurus (3rd ed.). New York: Pocket Books. ISBN 7434-7071-0.
READ 091 Course Packet.
The READ 091 course fee covers the cost of all required texts, which will be distributed by the
instructor.
Required Supplies
Paper *
A flash drive or other means of electronic storage
3x5 or 4x6 File Cards *
A 3-ring binder (1 ½ - 2")
Pen and pencil *
1 set (5 or more) incredible index tabs for 3-ring binder
Please bring the items marked with a "*" and your texts to each class meeting.
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transfer
READ 070, 090, and 091 are designed to enhance students' academic performance for other college courses
for which they are currently underprepared, as indicated by their performance on HCC's reading placement
exam or the review of approved documents. Credit earned from successful completion of this course (or
other developmental courses) is not calculated into students' HCC GPA, will not apply toward degree or
certificate requirements, nor will it transfer to other colleges or universities. However, some institutions
calculate admissions GPA using grades from all courses, including developmental courses.
Heartland Community College
Student Syllabus for READ 091
Course Information:
Course Prefix and Number: READ 091 - 02
Course Title: Reading Improvement II
Course Meeting Times for Spring Semester 2012:
Lecture: READ 091.02 meets on Monday & Wednesday from10:30 AM to 11:20 AM
Lab: READ 091.02 meets Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 – 10:15 AM in WDC 2605
Note to students: The information in this syllabus pertains to the lecture portion of this course
ONLY. The lab component will have its own syllabus, which will be distributed by the lab
facilitators.
Credit Hours: 3.0
Contact Hours: 4.0
Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 2.0
Catalog Description
Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, completion of READ 090 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent. Reading Improvement II is an advanced course in reading and vocabulary development that
emphasizes academic reading tasks. Students are provided with instruction and practice that will prepare
them to successfully meet the full range reading demands typical of entry-level college courses.
Instructor Information
Name
Bekah Litchfield
Phone number 1-309 – 820-9648
E-mail address Rebekah.Litchfield@heartland.edu
Office location SCB 2300 within ASC Division Office
Office hours
Before and After Class
Other times by appointment
Required Textbooks and Supplies
Required Textbook: College Reading and Study Strategies
Agnes, M., Ed. (2003). Webster's New World Dictionary (4th ed.). New York: Pocket Books. ISBN 0-74347069-9.
The READ 091 course fee covers the cost of all required texts, which will be distributed by the
instructor.
Required Supplies
Paper *
A flash drive or other means of electronic storage
3x5 or 4x6 File Cards *
A 3-ring binder (1 ½ - 2")
Pen and pencil *
1 set (5 or more) incredible index tabs for 3-ring binder
Please bring the items marked with a "*" and your texts to each class meeting.
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transfer
READ 070, 090, and 091 are designed to enhance students' academic performance for other college courses
for which they are currently underprepared, as indicated by their performance on HCC's reading placement
exam or the review of approved documents. Credit earned from successful completion of this course (or
other developmental courses) is not calculated into students' HCC GPA, will not apply toward degree or
certificate requirements, nor will it transfer to other colleges or universities. However, some institutions
calculate admissions GPA using grades from all courses, including developmental courses.
Student Syllabus for READ 091
Course Information:
Course Prefix and Number: READ 091 - 05
Course Title: Reading Improvement II
Course Meeting Times for Spring Semester 2012:
Lecture: READ 091.05 meets on Monday & Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM
Lab: READ 091.05 meets Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:00 – 3:15 PM in WDC 2605
Note to students: The information in this syllabus pertains to the lecture portion of this course
ONLY. The lab component will have its own syllabus, which will be distributed by the lab
facilitators.
Credit Hours: 3.0
Contact Hours: 4.0
Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 2.0
Catalog Description
Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, completion of READ 090 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent. Reading Improvement II is an advanced course in reading and vocabulary development that
emphasizes academic reading tasks. Students are provided with instruction and practice that will prepare
them to successfully meet the full range reading demands typical of entry-level college courses.
Instructor Information
Name
Bekah Litchfield
Phone number 1-309 – 820-9648
E-mail address Rebekah.Litchfield@heartland.edu
Office location SCB 2300 within ASC Division Office
Office hours
Before and After Class
Other times by appointment
Required Textbooks and Supplies
Required Textbook: College Reading and Study Strategies
Agnes, M., Ed. (2003). Webster's New World Dictionary (4th ed.). New York: Pocket Books. ISBN 0-74347069-9.
The READ 091 course fee covers the cost of all required texts, which will be distributed by the
instructor.
Required Supplies
Paper *
A flash drive or other means of electronic storage
3x5 or 4x6 File Cards *
A 3-ring binder (1 ½ - 2")
Pen and pencil *
1 set (5 or more) incredible index tabs for 3-ring binder
Please bring the items marked with a "*" and your texts to each class meeting.
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transfer
READ 070, 090, and 091 are designed to enhance students' academic performance for other college courses
for which they are currently underprepared, as indicated by their performance on HCC's reading placement
exam or the review of approved documents. Credit earned from successful completion of this course (or
other developmental courses) is not calculated into students' HCC GPA, will not apply toward degree or
certificate requirements, nor will it transfer to other colleges or universities. However, some institutions
calculate admissions GPA using grades from all courses, including developmental courses.