The course emphasizes how meanings are constructed using language in conversations. It focuses on opportunities for developing adults' and childrens' full potentials. This course satisfies N.Y.S. requirements for instruction in substance abuse identification for teachers. Reading for Effective Communication 3 Credits.
Students identify the logic and purpose underlying authors' communication of meaning.
College textbooks from various disciplines, and original source materials, are compared and contrasted. Themes are explored. Students placed by examination in RDG 100 should complete the course in the freshman year. This course applies as liberal arts elective credit towards a degree. Reading for Effective Communication 3 Credits.