Reading READ

READ 70 Approaches to Reading

Units

3

Hours

Lecture: 54

Not Degree Applicable

May be taken for Pass/No Pass only

Entry level reading course which includes comprehension, vocabulary strategies, and self-reflection on reading.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027 schedules.

READ 80 Exploring Reading Strategies

Units

3

Hours

Lecture: 54

Prerequisite

READ 70 or appropriate placement

Not Degree Applicable

May be taken for Pass/No Pass only

Reading comprehension, vocabulary strategies, and self-awareness of reading capabilities using narrative and expository text.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027 schedules.

READ 90 Reading College Texts

Units

3

Hours

Lecture: 54

Prerequisite

READ 80 or appropriate placement on assessment measures

Transfers to

CSU

Degree Applicable

May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass

Examine cross-disciplinary college-level texts and apply critical reading and vocabulary strategies. Emphasis on integration and synthesis of academic information through vocabulary acquisition, cross disciplinary textbook analysis, comprehension, and critical thinking as applied to all types of academic reading including digital texts.

Offered: Fall 2026 (10 sections) · Winter 2027 (2 sections)

READ 100 Analysis and Critical Reading

Units

3

Hours

Lecture: 54

Prerequisite

(ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A or appropriate placement on assessment measures

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Degree Applicable

Develop analytical and critical reading skills to foster a critical thinking mindset. Emphasis on applying strategies to analyze and evaluate the validity and logic encountered in academic texts.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Winter 2027 (2 sections)