Course in process of being deleted.
DS080 Study Reading
C-3, P-0, CR-0
Course Description
This course develops study reading skills. It covers a systematic approach to reading
textbooks and related academic materials. Topics include the parts of the textbook,
establishing a purpose for reading, skimming and scanning techniques, organizational
patterns, textbook notations, understanding and using vocabulary, SQ3R, retention
strategies, and review techniques.
Prerequisite
Appropriate score on the placement instrument or permission of the Humanities
Department Head
Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will:
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Identify the parts of a textbook and demonstrate their use
Increase reading efficiency through varied approaches to texts
Recognize the effect of purpose on reading
Apply previewing techniques
Use organizational patterns to aid comprehension
Demonstrate appropriate review and test-taking strategies
Increase vocabulary through the use of contextual and structural clues
July 2007