Assertive Communication Provides instruction in advance reading skills and vocabulary development. Emphasis is on improvement of higher level comprehension skills, textbook reading, critical and analytical reading. Reading rate is also addressed. Designed to help students learn communication skills based on a foundation of respect for self, respect for others, and respect from others. Designed to help students develop more efficient methods of taking notes and reading textbook material.
Emphasis lies on developing an organized system of note taking and text book study.
Designed to help students develop their ability to create new knowledge and thoroughly examine the information and ideas they have acquired or encountered throughout their academic career. Designed to help students identify and explore various learning styles and determine their individual learning preferences. The course also provides instruction in various memory- enhancement techniques which students will adapt to their unique learning style. Designed to help first year college students become acquainted with the computer and word processing. This course emphasizes how to use a computer to write college papers from the beginning of the writing process through writing the final copy.