Common Course Outline
Course discipline/number/title
READ 0900: Introduction to College Reading
Catalog Description
| Credits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 4 |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | None |
| Other requirements | Appropriate test score |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
This course focuses on fluency as a tool for strengthening reading comprehension. It addresses critical reading and thinking skills necessary for the processing of college-level reading materials. Students will be actively engaged with oral reading and progress monitoring to develop fluency and comprehension.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
April, 2023
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Reading for Understanding
- Textbook Reading
- Vocabulary/Word Study
- Critical Reading
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Adjust Reading strategies and reading rate as needed to enhance comprehension. oral reading to develop fluency and comprehension.
- Demonstrate close reading for understanding. paraphrase passages from a variety of texts, both verbally and in writing
- Apply understanding or organization to underline, annotate, outline, and summarize text.
- Use context and word analysis to build vocabulary. word segmentation for pronunciation and understanding.
- Identify patterns of organization.
- Locate main idea, major, and minor supporting details.
- Apply inferential thinking to make connections.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Written and oral assignments
- In class monitoring of fluent reading
- Quizzes/tests
- Journals
- Discussions
- Portfolio
- Presentations
- Group work
- Final exam
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Communication
- Students will communicate appropriately for their respective audiences.
Special Information (if any)
None