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REA 0003
Reading Laboratory
Catalog Description:
REA 0003 is a college preparatory reading course which advances
vocabulary skills, literal and critical comprehension skills, and
successful reading strategies. This course encompasses all CLAST
reading competencies. Lab required. Special fee.
4 credits
Prerequisites: CPT score of 71-82, PERT score of 84-103 or successful
completion of REA 0002.
Course Competencies:
Competency 1:
The student will advance vocabulary skills by
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using context clues and
word analysis |
| b. |
increasing word knowledge through
memorization and application |
Competency 2:
The student will advance literal comprehension skills by
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recognizing stated main ideas |
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i. topics |
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ii. topic
sentences |
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recognizing stated central points in multi-paragraph selections |
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identifying major and minor supporting details |
| d. |
identifying relationships within and between
sentences |
| e. |
recognizing patterns of organization |
Competency 3:
The student will advance critical comprehension skills by:
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making inferences |
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drawing conclusions |
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recognizing implied main ideas |
| d. |
recognizing implied central points in multi
paragraph selections |
| e. |
distinguishing facts from opinions |
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recognizing author's purpose and tone |
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recognizing author's bias |
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evaluating arguments |
Competency 4:
The student will employ advanced reading strategies through
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developing reading flexibility |
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paraphrasing materials |
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summarizing materials |
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developing test-taking skills |
Competency 5:
The student will pass the Florida
College Basic Skills Exit Test. |
Pending Approval of the Academic Deans
The mission of Miami Dade College is to provide
accessible, affordable, high quality education by keeping the learner's
needs at the center of decision making and working in partnership
with its dynamic, multi-cultural community.
** Students may be required to pay the full cost of instruction
in order to retake REA 0010. An appeal of this higher fee will be
considered for extenuating circumstances determined by the College
to be exceptional and beyond the control of the student.
The consequences of academic dishonesty can range from receipt of a failing grade for the course to expulsion from MDC. Students should familiarize themselves with the handbook, Student's Rights and Responsibilities, which can be obtained from Student Life, Room 8201.
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