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  • 2.00 Credits

    This course provides strategies that help students learn how to be successful in a college environment, develop a sense of commitment to the National-Louis community, and gain greater self awareness of academic and professional goals. 2 quarter hours. This developmental course can only be used for elective credit. Total degree credit for developmental courses is limited to 5 quarter hours.
  • 5.00 Credits

    Strategies for improving college-level vocabulary are taught with an emphasis on learning Greek and Latin word element, using context clues, and acquiring dictionary skills. Students also begin to acquire professional terminology for their chosen academic discipline. Designed for students who want to develop their vocabulary and learn strategies for comprehending and using new words. 2-4 quarter hours This developmental course can only be used for elective credit. Total degree credit for developmental courses is limited to 5 quarter hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Process oriented approach emphasizing drafting and composing, focusing on the needs of individual students. Emphasis is placed on topic selection, and emphasizing ideas with a secondary focus on grammar as needed. Student awareness of strengths and weaknesses is increased to encourage the use of self-monitoring strategies, e.g., editing, proofreading, critical thinking peer editing, and individual conferences. Designed for anyone wishing to build selfconfidence in writing projects across the curriculum. Extended time option available to students needing additional contact hours. Successful completion leads to a grade of Pass (P) after one or more quarters; the "X" grade is used if progress satisfactory but further writing development is recommended. 3 quarter hours This developmental course can only be used for elective credit. Total degree credit for developmental courses is limited to 5 quarter hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Basic writing skills are taught in this course. Emphasis is placed on topic selection, organizing ideas, and grammar. Student awareness of strengths and weaknesses is increased to encourage the use of self-monitoring strategies, e.g., editing and proofreading. This course is designed for students preparing to enter the required English Department composition courses or for anyone wishing to build self-confidence in writing abilities or to successfully complete writing projects. Prerequisite(s): Writing Sample. 3 quarter hours This developmental course can only be used for elective credit. Total degree credit for developmental courses is limited to 5 quarter hours.
  • 5.00 Credits

    Holistic experiences incorporating academic skills, reading, writing, listening, speaking offered to baccalaureate students whose primary language is other than English, and who have demonstrated a need for further development in these areas. Instruction is given in vocabulary development, reading and analyzing prose, analytical writing and development of oral competencies needed for academic work required while earning the baccalaureate degree. Successful completion leads to a grade of Pass (P) or No Pass (N). 5 quarter hours This developmental course can only be used for elective credit. Total degree credit for developmental courses is limited to 5 quarter hours.
  • 5.00 Credits

    An integrated approach to the development of writing, reading, speaking and listening skills that are expected across the university curriculum. Emphasis placed on making connections between reading and writing as well as categorizing, summarizing, identifying main ideas, and critically evaluating texts. Strategies for self-monitoring and taking responsibility for learning will be emphasized. Focus will be placed on individual writing needs including organization, grammar basics, peer review and use of university resources. Successful completion leads to a grade of Pass (P) or No Pass (N). 5 quarter hours This developmental course can only be used for elective credit. Total degree credit for developmental courses is limited to 5 quarter hours.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Develops and integrates the basic skills of reading, writing, and critical thinking within an academic context that will most directly transfer to student's program of study. Emphasizes development of metacognitive strategies that facilitate the acquisition of knowledge presented in content area courses. 4 quarter hours This developmental course can only be used for elective credit. Total degree credit for developmental courses is limited to 5 quarter hours.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Principles and practices of prior learning and its assessment will be surveyed. Learning obtained through personal and professional experiences will be analyzed. Students will prepare a portfolio documenting this prior learning. Prerequisites: Admission to the University and at least 45 quarter hours of previous college coursework. 2 quarter hours
  • 2.00 - 5.00 Credits

    Students develop a contract with faculty for achievement of specific academic skills goals. 2-5 quarter hours
  • 5.00 Credits

    Students select academic skills topics of special interest for self-improvement. More than one registration permitted since topics vary each term. 2-5 quarter hours (total credit limited to 5 quarter hours)
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