BSTD 0053 - Basic Reading Skills Prerequisites

Institution:

South Arkansas Community College

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Description:

No prerequisites exist for this course. Any student may enroll in the Reading Skills course(s). However, students place into Basic Studies Reading when they take the required entrance tests at SouthArk. If students score into the Basic Studies Reading program, they are then required to take the Nelson-Denny Reading Test for placement into the appropriate reading class. If students score below a 7.0 on the Nelson-Denny Reading Test, they are required to take this course. If students do not score above a 7.0 on the Nelson-Denny Reading Test after two semesters, they will be asked to participate in SouthArk's Adult Education program to improve their reading skills before returning to the Basic Studies Reading program. The purpose of Basic Skills Reading is to increase the student's reading ability level through comprehension, perception, and vocabulary. Emphasis will be placed on increasing students' reading ability levels to a minimum reading level of 7.0 on the Nelson- Denny Reading Test.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.southark.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 862-8131

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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