STDEV 205
Success in College Reading
Student Development
Student Life
Course Description
Learning and practicing introductory strategies for improved college-level reading.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Title
Application of Strategies
Learning Outcome
2. Students will be able to select, adapt, and practice the reading strategies that make the greatest contribution to understanding, learning and reasoning from that particular text and situation.
Title
Increased Speed and Comprehension
Learning Outcome
3. Students will demonstrate improvement from their baseline reading speed and comprehension rates.
Title
Increased Confidence
Learning Outcome
4. Students will increase their confidence in being able to read any academic text with engagement and understanding.
Title
Understanding of Strategies
Learning Outcome
1. Students will understand and be able to explain each strategy, why it is important, how to do it, and when or under what conditions to apply it.
Title
Increased Speed Device
Learning Outcome
5. Students will understand how to use a 'speeding up' device to increase their personal reading speed with comprehension.
