Reading 101

Reading 101, College reading and Critical Thinking is a 3 unit course and is transferable to CSU (Under A-3 critical thinking). 

Reading 101 provides skill-building in reading college-level fiction and non-fiction texts. Students develop strategies for understanding and discussing complex ideas (often resulting in better testing grades and improved confidence) Reading 101 covers critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques.

The goal of the English Department's Reading courses is to promote student success by providing opportunities to review basic reading skills and develop critical reading strategies that encourage independent learning and personal growth.

These courses help students reflect on how to best apply these strategies in their college classes so that they can master the material in their textbooks.