This course emphasizes academic, text-based and themed reading from different disciplines. The reading process, which requires critical thinking and decision-making in the use of evidence, sources, and rhetorical modes is introduced through various types of learning activities and class discussions.

By the end of the course, students will be able to

  • recognize different genres of reading passages
  • identify the main ideas and details of the passages
  • demonstrate critical thinking and reading skills by writing summaries and expository paragraphs and essays in response to course readings