READ 009 - Fundamentals of Reading, Level I

Institution:

Vincennes University

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Description:

A course designed to teach word recognition, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and comprehension skills necessary for READ 011 and the eventual reading of college textbooks. Required of all entering students with a SAT Verbal score of (V)360 or below or the equivalent score on ACT or placement assessment. Exit from the course and admission into READ 011 will be determined by the achievement of a score between twentieth to fortieth percentile on a standardized test. Students enrolled in this course should not be enrolled in courses that require reading college textbooks. Students who do not score at the READ 011 level after two semesters will be reviewed for standards of progress. Students who achieve college reading level by the end of the semester will be excused from the READ 011 Reading Techniques requirements. Students required to take this course must complete this requirement with a grade of C or higher. 3 class hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

vinu.edu/

Phone Number:

(812) 888-8888

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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