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  • 5.00 Credits

    This is the second course in a two-course developmental sequence in which students work on the reading and writing skills necessary for all degree programs at NTID. Students develop the English language knowledge, reading comprehension strategies and written language skills included in Nonfi ction Reading I and Academic Writing I. Students also learn strategies for integrating the use of reading and writing. Upon successful completion of this two-course sequence, students continue their academic reading and writing skill development in Nonfi ction Reading II and Academic Writing II courses. (NTID Reading Test score below 80, NTID Writing Test score below 40 and 0883-102) Class 5, Credit 5 (W)
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this developmental course, students are introduced to a variety of literary works (drama, poetry, short story/storytelling and novel or novel excerpts). Students learn basic literary terms and improve their critical reading skills in order to appreciate literature. The exploration and study of literature stimulates discussions of the relationships of literary works to one's own life. (ACT arts/literature reading score 1-4 or 0883-103 or permission of instructor) Class 4, Credit 4 (F, W, S)
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this developmental course, students learn and practice the reading comprehension skills and English language skills necessary to increase their comprehension of nonfi ction reading materials required for success in diploma programs at NTID. (NTID Reading Test score between 80 and 97 or 0883-100 Nonfi ction Reading I or 0883-103 Integrated Reading and Writing, Part II; corequisite: 0883-398) Class 4, Credit 4 (F, W, S)
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this developmental course, students learn and practice the writing skills necessary to satisfy the requirements for a diploma or to enter Academic Writing III. They learn how to use personal experience and resource materials to develop and organize their thoughts on various topics. They organize and develop paragraphs and brief compositions of various discourse types, with particular emphasis on narration, description and process. They also learn how to revise and edit their texts and present them according to the conventions, format and mechanics expected by the discourse community for which they write. (NTID Writing Test score between 40 and 49 or 0883-101 or 0883-103; corequisite: 0883-398) Class 4, Credit 4 (F, W, S)
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is for students who are familiar with basic literary analysis and are ready to identify, elucidate and discuss traditional literary elements. Instruction and practice will focus on elements such as theme, personal values, cultural diversity, tone and style. In addition, students will discuss the relevance of literary works to their own life experiences and search for identity. (ACT arts/literature reading score 5-7 or 0883-150 or permission of instructor) Class 4, Credit 4 (F, W, S)
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this developmental course, students learn and practice the reading comprehension skills and English language skills necessary to increase their comprehension of nonfi ction reading materials required for success in associate of occupational studies (AOS) degree programs or to enter Nonfi ction Reading IV. (NTID Reading Test score between 98 and 124 or 0883-160) Class 4, Credit 4 (F, W, S)
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this developmental course, students learn and practice the writing skills necessary to satisfy the requirements for an AOS degree or to enter Academic Writing IV. They plan, draft, revise and edit short essays of various discourse types, such as exemplification and process. They learn how to organize and develop their texts for various topics and purposes and how to revise, edit and present them according to the conventions, format and mechanics expected by the discourse community for which they write. (NTID Writing Test Score between 50 and 59 or 0883-161) Class 4, Credit 4 (F, W, S)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Students with experience in literary analysis will apply their knowledge and ability to independently comprehend literary works in preparation for entry to College of Liberal Arts literature course work. Students will effectively report in writing the results of such activities as individual literary analyses, critiquing and research study. In addition, students will examine the multicultural voices and views expressed through literature. (ACT arts/literature reading score 8-9 or 0883-200 or permission of instructor) Class 4, Credit 4 (F, W)
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this developmental course, students learn and practice the reading comprehension skills and English language skills necessary to increase their comprehension of nonfi ction reading materials required for success in AAS and higher degree programs at NTID and RIT. (NTID Reading Test score between 125 and 143 or grade C or higher in 0883-210) Class 4, Credit 4 (F, W, S)
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this developmental course, students learn and practice the writing skills necessary for College of Liberal Arts writing courses. Students gather information from various sources, plan, draft, revise and edit longer essays (of at least 500 words) of various discourse types, with particular emphasis on description and exemplifi cation. Students learn how to organize and develop their texts for various topics, purposes and audiences. Students also learn how to revise, edit and present texts according to the conventions, format and mechanics expected by the discourse community for which they write. (NTID Writing Test Score between 60 and 67 or grade C or higher in 0883-211) Class 4, Credit 4 (F, W, S)
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