DVS 103 - Advanced College Reading & Study Skills

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Developmental Studies

Description:

This course develops the specific college reading skills and learning strategies which will enable the student to read academic texts efficiently, effectively and independently. The course emphasis is on the transfer and practical application of comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary, and study skills to college-level text material.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Reading placement test

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Students must earn a "C" grade or better to pass the course or to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/26/1987 - 12/31/2008 

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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