Includes working out a study system, taking notes, preparing for a test, and other important tasks that are needed to perform at the college level. At least half the class during the semester is devoted to improving reading skills. Required of all freshmen. Training is given in reading, writing and listening skills needed both for college and for adult life. Review of fundamentals is included.
Emphasis is on thought-getting, analysis, outlining, vocabulary, extension and library exploration.
Correlated readings are assigned. Themes and papers are required. Intensive study of the structure of the expository paragraph is made, using models for analysis and discussion. The aim of the course is to give the student a relativistic rather than a dogmatic view toward grammar, pronunciation and syntax. The conventions of language and the modifying influences bearing upon language as a communication tool are stressed.