RDG 040-Academic Literacies

5 equivalent hours – Five hours weekly; one term.
Explore and critically evaluate a variety of academic texts. Identify, discuss, and write about abstract ideas from a variety of complex academic texts. Expand and connect readings to other meaningful texts, to the world, and to lived experiences. Develop an understanding of the writing process in order to produce authentic academic writing, thus preparing students for success in college level reading and writing.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for any combination of English and/or reading developmental requirements, excluding RDG 026 .

Note: RDG 040 is offered in an accelerated format, allowing students to complete their developmental reading and English requirements in one semester. Students earning a grade of “C” in RDG 040 will be eligible to take a combined ENG 111 and ENG 002 pairing (ALP); students earning a grade of “B” or better in RDG 040 will be eligible for ENG 111 (and will not need to take ENG 002 ).