RDG 028-The Critical Reader

3 equivalent credit hours – Three hours weekly, one term.
Explore and reflect on what it means to be a critical reader. Improve analytic skills through discussing how authors develop and support their theses. Analyze, evaluate and synthesize persuasive writing. Expand vocabulary and sharpen ability to use context to infer meaning.

Note: Students enroll after successful completion of RDG 027, or if their Accuplacer Reading Placement Test score indicates the need for this course. Placement procedures may require students to register for ENG 001 and/or ENG 002 in addition to Reading classes. See English course descriptions. Students must earn a grade of C or better in RDG 028 before proceeding to ENG 111.