Course Description

This course is to be taken concurrently with ENG 107 and will provide an overview to reading, writing and college readiness. The course will provide students with basic skills required for college success, thereby empowering them to become more responsible and actively engaged in their own education. Students will learn and practice basic reading skills such as annotation, think-aloud, and main idea identification. Students will also be introduced to the writing process and learn a variety of methods such as free writing, invention, essay planning, drafting, and revision. In addition, they will learn strategies to assist them in successful college completion by learning the following skills: time management, goal setting, note taking, organization, and motivation.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

4

Lecture Hours

4

Required Prerequisites

Appropriate placement score

Corequisites

ENG 107