Variable English 55 is designed to help students increase their vocabulary and comprehension skills while reading more material in less time. Lectures will cover techniques for increasing reading speed while improving reading-related study habits. Students will practice the speed techniques by utilizing microcomputer programs and textbook assignments which emphasize idea clustering, pacing patterns, skimming and scanning, and reading flexibility. Variable Designed to help below average readers develop critical reading skills for better comprehension and analysis of various college reading materials. May be taken three times for credit.
Emphasis is on analysis and evaluation of text at students appropriate instructional level.