Course Descriptions
INRW 0315 Integrated Reading/Writing II
Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. Successful completion
of this course fulfills TSI requirements for reading and/or writing. Additionally,
this is a performance-based course designed to develop students' critical reading
and academic writing skills. The focus of the course will be on applying critical
reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written
work appropriate to the audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment.
The course integrates preparation in basic academic reading skills with basic skills
in writing a variety of academic essays. Prerequisite: INRW 0405 or meet TSI standard
for INRW 0315; or equivalent. If you do not meet placement requirements, check with
the instructor to request consent. 3 credit hours. (D)
INRW 0405 Integrated Reading/Writing I
Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. Seeks to improve students'
academic reading and writing skills through extensive integrated instruction emphasizing
skills and techniques related to vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, paragraph elements,
essay structure, and critical analysis that apply to both reading and writing. Students
will demonstrate comprehension of varied texts through written responses, progressing
from advanced paragraphs to short essays. The required lab component will target students'
individual skills. Lab required. Prerequisite: Meet TSI standard for INRW 0405; or
equivalent. 4 credit hours. (D)