2013-2014 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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LTR 092 - Academic Literacy
A content literacy course providing instruction and practice in reading and writing comprehension strategies, with an emphasis on critical thinking.
Credits: 4
Hours
4 Class Hours
Course Profile
Course Objectives:
1. To provide students with reading and writing comprehension strategies using a wide variety of content rich material.
2. To broaden students’ understanding of the mutual/ beneficial relationships between reading comprehension and appropriate written response.
3. To engage students in the evaluation of multiple literacies, thereby enhancing critical thinking capabilities.
4. To heighten students’ metacognitive awareness, promote self-regulation and enhance comprehension strategies.
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