RDG 52

BASIC READING

4 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 4 hours

Offered: ALL

Focuses on the specialized needs of the ESL and basic reading student. Provides effective strategies for reading: vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills at the basic level. [ND] (Same as: ESL 52)

RDG 54

DEVELOPMENTAL READING

4 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Prerequisite: RDG 52 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 4 hours

Offered: ALL

Focuses on developmental reading skills which include application of effective reading strategies, vocabulary development, identification of main ideas, supporting details, patterns of organization, critical thinking skills, the reading-writing connection, study strategies, and technical skills. [ND]

RDG 56

INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE READING

4 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Prerequisite: RDG 54 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 4 hours

Offered: ALL

Focuses on vocabulary development, identification of main ideas, supporting details, inferences, fact and opinion, patterns of organization, critical thinking skills, writing about reading selections, and application of study skills at the introductory college reading level. [ND]

RDG 100

ACADEMIC READING AND COLLEGE SUCCESS

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Enhances college reading, learning, and success strategies while contextualizing culturally-relevant topics from a range of humanities-centered disciplines (e.g., philosophy, history, criminal justice, political science, ethnic studies, and gender studies). [D; CSU]

RDG 158

COLLEGE READING AMP; CRITICAL THINKING

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Develops students' college reading strategies and analytical thinking and reasoning skills needed to critically examine academic materials across all fields of study. Applies contextually strategies to culturally sensitive topics and non-fiction reading materials that reinforce critical analysis and heighten cultural competence. [D; CSU]