PREP 90 - Reading and Writing Improvement

5.0 Credits
Improves reading comprehension, writing, and discussion skills for academic success and general educational needs. Covers summarizing and paragraph writing that reflects a basic command of English grammar and sentence skills. S/U grade option. Orientation and advising are required before taking this course. Dual listed as ENGLP 90.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Summarize the claims, concepts, and evidence of a text.
Cite specific evidence to support accurate inferences drawn from a range of texts, including nonfiction, literary, quantitative, and visual texts.
Analyze the structure of texts, including how major patterns of organization are used to achieve an author’s purpose.
Plan, develop, revise, and edit summary and response paragraphs.
With support, use technology to access class components, produce writing, and collaborate with others.
Demonstrate a basic command of English grammar and sentence skills.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

Course Typically Offered
Full Year