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)