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REA 0002
College Preparatory Reading 2
Catalog Description:
REA 0002 is a college preparatory reading course which improves
vocabulary skills, literal and critical comprehension skills, and
successful reading strategies. Lab required. Special fee.
Prerequisites: CPT score of 51-70 or successful completion of REA
0001. 4 credits
Course Competencies:
Competency 1:
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using the dictionary |
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defining words through word analysis |
| c. |
using context clues |
| d. |
increasing word knowledge through memorization
and application |
Competency 2:
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recognizing stated main ideas |
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i. topics |
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ii. topic
sentences |
| b. |
identifying major and minor supporting details |
| c. |
identifying relationships within and between
sentences |
| d. |
recognizing patterns of organization |
Competency 3:
The student will build critical comprehension skills by:
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making inferences |
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recognizing implied main ideas |
| c. |
drawing conclusions |
| d. |
distinguishing facts from opinions |
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recognizing author's purpose |
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recognizing author's tone |
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recognizing author's bias |
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evaluating arguments |
Competency 4:
The student will demonstrate improvement in reading strategies by:
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following written and oral directions |
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paraphrasing materials |
| c. |
summarizing materials |
| d. |
developing test-taking skills |
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 0002. 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 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 &.Responsibilities, which can obtained from Student Life,
Room 8201.
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