ENGLB 55    Individualized Reading Skills    .5-2 Units

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course provides individualized, self-paced, and/or small group instruction of reading skills ranging from word attack skills through critical reading. There is a strong emphasis on content-based reading. Students meet with an instructor for diagnosis of reading needs and an agreed upon prescription is then determined. Students are awarded units based on the successful completion of work assigned and post testing. One-half unit requires 27 hours of lab time. Students may earn .5 to 2 units per semester and repeat this class until reaching a maximum of six units. This lab class may be required by instructors of ENGRD 10, 11, 110, and 310 for students needing additional skills work and may be added until the end of the twelfth week. It will be graded on a Pass/No Pass basis.