ENGRD 15    Basic Reading Skills    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGRD 12; or placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent or previous enrollment in ENGWR 51.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides instruction in techniques for improving basic skills in reading. It involves intensive work with word attack, literal comprehension, vocabulary and study skills, including practice with multicultural reading materials and strategies. Individual work in the Learning Resource Center may be required by instructor.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   T.Leach              Natomas Inderkum A203 30810
MW           07:30PM-08:50PM   LEC   D.Gross              Natomas Inderkum A202 30812

ENGRD 116    Proficient Reading    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGRD 15 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ENGWR 102 or 103.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course analyzes expository and argumentative essays, textbooks, and literature in preparation for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312. It emphasizes recognition of an author's thesis, supporting details, point of view, purpose, and tone through an in-depth analysis of an essay's introduction, body, and conclusion. This course also focuses on applying study strategies for comprehending and retaining information from textbooks in preparation for tests. Individual work in the Writing Across the Curriculum Program, the Reading Across the Disciplines Program, or the Reading Center may be required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   TBA                  Natomas Inderkum A204 30816
MW           12:30PM-01:50PM   LEC   P.Macias             Natomas Natomas N103 30814

ENGRD 310    Prose Analysis and Interpretation    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ENGWR 300.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This overview course covers the theory and practice of critical and speed reading skills needed for successful academic performance with an emphasis on the following: (1) critical and analytical evaluation of college-level expository and argumentative essays, (2) development of flexible reading rate and speed, (3) critical analysis and evaluation of research, (4) vocabulary development, and (5) application in multicultural essays, journals, fiction and nonfiction reading. Individual reading practice and exercises in the Reading Center, Writing Across the Curriculum or Reading Across the Disciplines programs may be required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           02:00PM-03:20PM   LEC   P.Fountain           Natomas Natomas N103 30815