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Developmental Reading

Richland Reading Program Course Sequence



Developmental Reading 0090 (DREA 0090)

Basic Reading Skills Improvement

You should enroll in DREA 0090 if:

  • • Your placement scores indicate this is the appropriate course.
  • • You do not have a basic understanding of fundamental reading comprehension and study skills.
  • • You do not have a basic understanding of critical reading/thinking skills.

Prerequisite: DREA 0090 is for students whose assessment test scores indicate they need basic reading skills.

Course Description: This course provides students with an introduction to fundamental reading comprehension skills necessary for success in college and life. The focus is on comprehending main ideas and supporting details. Vocabulary skills and study skills are introduced. In addition, students practice reading skills using software in the computer lab.

Textbook:

New Worlds: An Introduction to College Reading, Third Edition by Joe Cortina and Janet Elder (McGraw-Hill, 2008)

Information about this course's textbook.



Developmental Reading 0091 (DREA 0091)

Preparation for College Reading, TSI & THEA

You should enroll in DREA 0091 if:

  • • Your placement scores indicate this is the appropriate course.
  • • You have some degree of proficiency with fundamental reading comprehension and study skills.
  • • You have difficulty applying critical reading/ thinking skills and could benefit from a review.

Prerequisite: DREA 0091 is for students who have completed DREA 0090 or who have appropriate assessment test scores.

Course Description: Students will review fundamental reading comprehension and study skills necessary for success in college and life. The focus is on comprehending main ideas, supporting details, organizational patterns in writing, and vocabulary in context. Critical reading/thinking skills are introduced. In addition, students practice reading skills using software in the computer lab.

Textbook:

Opening Doors: Understanding College Reading, Fifth Edition, by Joe Cortina and Janet Elder (McGraw-Hill, 2008)

Information about this course's textbook.



Developmental Reading 0093 (DREA 0093)

Preparation for College Reading, TSI & THEA

You should enroll in DREA 0093 if:

  • • Your placement scores indicate this is the appropriate course.
  • • You have a basic understanding of fundamental reading comprehension and study skills.
  • • You demonstrate some degree of proficiency with critical reading/thinking skills, but could benefit from a review.

Prerequisite: DREA 0093 is for students who have completed DREA 0091 or who have appropriate assessment test scores.

Course Description: This course is designed for students who have a basic understanding of fundamental reading comprehension skills. The focus is on improvement of critical reading/thinking skills, vocabulary skills, and study skills necessary for success in college and life. In addition, students practice reading skills using software in the computer lab.

Textbook:

Exercise Your College Reading Skills, Second Edition, by Janet Elder (McGraw-Hill, 2008)

Information about this course's textbook.

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