Reading Course Descriptions

RDG 080 Spelling I ... 2
Individualized course of study presenting words with basic spelling patterns, complicated consonant patterns, and complicated vowel patterns. Word families and rules for addition of word endings included. Programmed learning techniques utilized.

RDG 081 Spelling II ... 2
Individualized course to improve spelling skills necessary for occupational success.  Covers basics of spelling including review of phonics principles, spelling rules and exceptions, spelling patterns, dictionary skills, and spelling improvement.

RDG 083 Vocabulary Improvement ... 2
Individualized course that provides programmed learning to guide through elements of vocabulary development. Includes directed practice in context clues, working with visually similar words and homonyms, and learning commonly misunderstood words.

RDG 084 Introduction to College Vocabulary ... 3
Individualized, comprehensive course that provides programmed learning to guide through elements of college-level vocabulary. Includes Latin and Greek derivatives as well as words from fiction, drama, poetry, general literature, psychology, and foreign expressions. Emphasizes communication skills, and includes vocabulary as applied to rhetoric, figures of speech and clear, concise writing.

RDG 090 Vocabulary for College Reading ... 3
Directed practice in college vocabulary skills emphasizing communication skills, figures of speech, rhetoric, and clear and concise writing.  Course is ESL friendly.

RDG 091 Foundations of Reading ... 3
Prerequisite:  Nelson/Denny test score-Form G-raw score less than 18 or Nelson/Denny test form G comprehension score less than 160.  Directed practice in college reading skills emphasizing vocabulary, comprehension, basic reading skills, and reading for study.  Course is ESL friendly.

RDG 092 Reading Improvement ... 3
Prerequisite: Course required based on assessment test reading scores.  Directed practice in college reading skills; emphasizes word comprehension skills including context clues, dictionary use, and word components as well as paragraph comprehension skills including locating and inferring information.

RDG 093 Introduction to College Reading ... 3
Prerequisite: Course required based on assessment test reading scores.  Provides directed practice in development of college reading skills, emphasizing vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, advanced reading skills, and reading for study. Vocabulary skills include dictionary use, word components and etymology, context clues, and multiple meanings of words. Comprehension skills include main ideas and support words signaling key concepts. Advanced reading skills include critical reading and reading efficiency. Reading for study includes effective textbook study methods, outlining, study mapping, summarizing, and textbook graphics.

RDG 104 Reading for Non-Native Speakers ... 3
Prerequisite: Nelson/Denny reading test scaled score of 158 and ESL 101.  Directed practice in college reading skills emphasizing vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, reading efficiency, and reading across the curriculum for non-native speaking students. Student must take the Compass ESL test.

RDG 106 Advanced Reading for ESL Students ... 3
Directed practice in advanced college reading skills emphasizing discipline specific vocabulary, advanced comprehension, higher level critical thinking skills, improved reading efficiency, and reading across the curriculum for second-language students. Student must take the Compass ESL test.

RDG 111 Reading Across the Disciplines ... 3
Prerequisite: ACT reading test score of 19 OR Compass reading test score of 80 OR Nelson/Denny reading test score of 204 required.  Focus is on improving reading and thinking skills through skill instruction and extensive guided-practice with academic discipline-based readings.