RE 260 - Critical Reading

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Students must have scored a COMPASS reading score of 85 or better or complete CARES REA 122, and EN 131. This course is designed for sophomores. The course uses a textbook(s) and novel as an introduction and/or reinforcement of literal and critical reading skills. The class advances critical reading, critical thinking skills, as well as writing, listening and speaking skills. To advance these skills the course uses group work, discussions, oral assignments, written exercises and research. Special attention is placed on developing rhetorical, analytical and interpretive skills necessary to complete the General Education program. (FA, SP)