SAGE reading courses (RDG) introduce college reading skills for comprehension, note taking, summarizing, research and problem solving. Students will learn to apply study reading and critical reading strategies essential for effective reading in both college and the workplace.
The following reading courses are offered:
RDG 0196, 0296 - Special Topics: Presents various topics for reading instruction.
RDG 0750 - Reading Improvement: (Prerequisite: ENG 0550 or Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 59-68) Introduces reading skills required for success in comprehending ideas and applying critical thinking skills to materials in the workplace and the academic setting. (For reading classes below RDG 0750, see ENG 0550) (45 theory hours + 15 lab hours per term)
RDG 0950 - Reading and Critical Thinking: (Prerequisite: RDG 0750 or Accuplacer Reading score of 69 or equivalent) Introduces reading required for success in college. Students work on comprehension, problem-solving, note-taking, summarizing and computer-assisted research skills. (45 theory hours + 15 lab hours per term).
For more information about the SAGE reading courses, please contact Andy Tibble, Reading Curriculum Chair, at atibble@cnm.edu.
