GENS 099 - Strategies for College Reading

Institution:

University of Southern Indiana

Subject:

General Studies

Description:

This course emphasizes mastery of reading strategies to develop content literacy, vocabulary, and self-assessment. The focus on active reading is accomplished by examining cognitive and metacognitive influences on learning using various readings, including textbook chapters, essays, and Internet documents. Students will employ strategies such as identifying topic, stated and implied main ideas, supporting details, and paragraph organization to become efficient critical readers. Some sections also are offered using computers in the classroom as a tool for communication and research. The goal is that students will develop awareness and master the use of specific reading strategies for improving vocabulary, comprehension, and reading efficiency in preparation for the demands of college levelreading. Credit for this course will not apply to a degree. Students whose high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores meet the University’s established level of readiness for GENS 099 may enroll in this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usi.edu

Phone Number:

(812) 464-8600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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