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 100

ACADEMIC READING AND COLLEGE SUCCESS

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Enhances college literacy strategies, develops learning and success strategies, and heightens cultural competencies while contextualizing culturally-relevant topics from a range of disciplines, including history, humanities, criminal justice, political science, ethnic studies, health, biology, sociology, psychology, and more. [D; CSU]

RDG 158

COLLEGE READING AND 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 contextual strategies to culturally sensitive topics and non-fiction reading materials that reinforce critical analysis and heighten cultural competence. [D; CSU; UC]