MWCC College Catalog — Reading

A grade of C or higher must be achieved in order to successfully complete RDG100

RDG099 READING READINESS

3 credits
This course is designed to develop the basic reading skills required for success in RDG100 Fundamentals of Reading. Students will be assessed regularly, and coursework is structured to meet individual needs. Emphasis is on vocabulary enrichment, use of context and review of basic grammatical features. Using methods, materials, and software appropriate for college students, this course builds a solid foundation of reading comprehension. Prerequisite: none. Institutional credit only. Courses that earn institutional credit do not apply toward graduation. Fall and spring.

RDG100 FUNDAMENTALS OF READING

3 credits
This course is designed to help students develop reading skills necessary to successfully complete college reading assignments. Stress is placed on increasing comprehension through further vocabulary enhancement and critical thinking skills reading materials include college text excerpts, essays, newspaper articles, short stories, and a novel. We will also make use of reading software. Prerequisite: RDG099 or placement, or co-requisite FYE101. Institutional credit only. Courses that earn institutional credit do not apply toward graduation. Fall and spring.