RDWR 115 College Reading and Writing
Focuses on expanding and improving reading rate, vocabulary, and comprehension of complex college level texts. Emphasizes critical thinking skills, information literacy, and introduces college level skills in reading critically, exploring ideas, and writing. Students will compose essays in support of a thesis, working through multiple drafts with time to separate the acts of drafting and revising. Students write 2000-2500 words of revised, final draft copy, including one essay that incorporates source materials and employs MLA citation and documentation. Students are required to attend lecture/lab for a minimum of two hours per week in the Writing Center/Studio to be scheduled at the beginning of the term to work on assigned supplemental material as directed by their instructor. The lab hours are a requirement for passing this course.