… 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) … 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. … /academics/pathways/lc/english-dept/reading-courses …