RD 116 - College Vocabulary

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90 or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90), or designated placement.

Course Description: Adds significantly to students’ reading, writing, and speaking vocabularies, fosters an interest in words, and offers strategies for vocabulary development throughout life. This class also provides rules and techniques to help students strengthen their spelling abilities. Students will study word elements that hold the key to understanding English words. The vocabulary presented in this class will be practical, contextual, and relevant for college students, as well as their chosen career paths. Attention is given to application of spelling and vocabulary to college, personal success, and future employment.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Develop strategies for continuous vocabulary development.
CLO#2: Analyze appropriate word choices, synonym replacements, and strategies for identifying word meanings in context. (ILO: Communication)