Language
Development
Designed to prepare the student for ENG 1003. Also appropriate
for nontraditional students who feel a need to review basic language skills.
Emphasis will be placed upon basic grammar, sentence structure, paragraphs,
and short essays.
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Developmental
Reading
Designed to enhance reading ability through emphasis on
vocabulary development, comprehension improvement, inferential and critical
reading skills. The course includes instruction in structural analysis,
contextual analysis, denotation and connotation, main idea, supporting analysis,
organizational patterns, making inferences, and recognizing bias. The use
of textbook excerpts provides a basis for transferring and applying learned
reading skills to other college courses.
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Critical
Thinking and Learning
Designed to improve critical thinking skills. Students will
be presented a framework for critically analyzing data. This framework will
be applied through a variety of activities and readings from an array of
disciplines.
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Strategies
for College Success
A freshman course to teach students techniques, skills,
and strategies which are designed to improve their grades, increase their
chances for retention, and enhance their college experience. Numerous effective
study, listening, note taking, and test taking methods are taught. Fall
classes are limited to students whose ACT Composites are below 19. Spring
and summer classes are open to all students as an elective.
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FYE
Seminar-Making Connections
Designed to
assist students in transitioning from high school to college by providing
students with the knowledge and skills to be successful at ASU. Academic
performance skills, understanding the university's culture, policies and
expectations, self-management skills and other relevant issues are covered.
Recommended for all first-year students not required to take UC 1022.
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