MCCCD Program Description

Successful College Reading

Course: RDG100

First Term: 2015 Summer

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Emphasis on reading study strategies for any introductory class in any subject area. Introduction to Learning Management System (LMS), how to successfully read course textbooks and assessments, how to navigate information technology and development of academic vocabulary.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Navigate college Learning Management System (LMS) to succeed in web-enhanced, hybrid and on-line courses. (I) 2. Create plans that use organizational skills to manage college textbook assignments. (II) 3. Create learning plans based on content area reading requirements. (III) 4. Effectively employ content area vocabulary. (IV) 5. Improve memory and concentration skills. (V) 6. Analyze college textbook structure. (VI) 7. Analyze textbook information for main ideas and supporting details. (VI) 8. Analyze textbook assignments to find common patterns of organization. (VI) 9. Apply study reading systems to college textbook material. (VI) 10. Create useable tools to reduce information found in textbooks. (VII) 11. Create usable lecture notes. (VIII) 12. Synthesize textbook information and lecture material. (VIII) 13. Create strategies to prepare for and take exams. (IX) 14. Employ general and content specific information literacy skills. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Navigating College A LMS Navigation B. Reading syllabi, catalog, handbook C. Locating Campus Resources II. Management A. Time B. Materials C. Study sessions III. Learning Strategies A. Learning style inventory B. Adapting strategies as part of individual learning style C. Adapting strategies conducive to particular content area. IV. Content Area Vocabulary A. Vocabulary memory systems B. Vocabulary Journals C. Academic vocabulary development D. Other V. Memory and Concentration A. Memory improvement B. Concentration while reading C. Concentration during lectures VI. Reading College Texts A. Analyze structure 1. Text aids 2. Graphics 3. Other B. Analyze content 1. Main Ideas 2. Details 3. Patterns of organization 4. Graphics C. Study reading systems D. Annotation strategies VII. Reduce Information A. Mapping B. Charting C. Summarizing VIII. Lecture Notes A. Listening skills B. Notetaking systems C. Studying from notes D. Synthesizing lecture, activity, and textbook material IX. Exams A. Preparing for exams 1. Objective exams 2. Essay exams B. Taking exams 1. Objective exams 2. Essay exams X. Library Use A. Library services B. Information search and retrieval

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 24, 2015

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.