Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin

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COLLEGE READING

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description:In Introduction to College Reading and Study Skills, students will focus on enhancing college reading and study techniques and applying these strategies to a variety of college level materials. Emphasis will be given to developing the critical thinking and reading skills necessary to be successful college readers. Topics covered will include reading comprehension strategies, making inferences, identifying main ideas and supporting details, researching and giving live presentations, analyzing persuasive writing, and evaluating texts. NOTE: This course is a semester-long, dual credit course via Madison College and holds students to a college standard; it is appropriate for students at or close to grade-level performance of ELA skills who exhibit proficient time management and self-directed learning skills. This course is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning and has a live attendance requirement via Madison College. Students who successfully complete the course earn college credit with Madison College (provided they registered for the course with Madison College) and 1 ELA credit per course; additionally, the dual credit could transfer to other colleges and universities, depending on the school.