HELP	ARTD-Arts   BSSD-Behav. & Social Sci.   HUMD-Humanities    NSLD-Nat. Sci. with Lab   NSND-Nat. Sci. NO lab   [M] - Multicultural CE -- Credit by Exam available     (...only)  -- offered only on indicated campus(es)     G - Germantown    R - Rockville    TP - Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Course	Course Title	Semester Hours	Subject
RD 095	COLLEGE READING SKILLS I	No Credit	RD-Reading
Course Description:    This course is recommended for native speakers of English. It is the first in a sequence of courses designed to develop academic reading skills. The emphasis is on improving basic abilities to read and understand long, complex passages, applying reading strategies and beginning to apply critical reading skills. Skills range from vocabulary development, identifying and inferring main ideas, supporting details, and patterns of organization in expository and literary text to differentiating fact from opinion, and recognizing purpose and tone. PREREQUISITE: Accuplacer score between 53 and 65. Five lecture hours per week plus additional reading laboratory requirements.
RD 099	COLLEGE READING SKILLS II	No Credit	RD-Reading
Course Description:    This course is the second in a sequence of courses designed to develop academic reading skills. The emphasis is on improving the abilities to read and understand college textbooks. Skills include study skills, dictionary use, context clues, note-taking techniques, test taking, and listening skills. Recommended for native speakers of English. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of RD 089/095 or appropriate reading level score on assessment test. Lecture hours will be used for calculating student load and tuition. Three hours lecture each week plus a minimum of one hour each week in the reading laboratory.
RD 101	READ/NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS I	3 semester hours	RD-Reading
Course Description:    The first required course for American English Language Program (AELP) students in a sequence of three courses designed to teach academic reading of American English. Emphasis on beginning college skills required for success in college content courses, including vocabulary development, words in context, paragraph comprehension, test- and note-taking, and dictionary use. PREREQUISITE: Placement by testing required by the College of non-native speakers of English. Five hours each week. Additional laboratory required. Five credit hour equivalent. Students earn partial credit of three credits. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
RD 102	READ/NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS II	3 semester hours	RD-Reading
Course Description:    The second required course in the reading sequence for AELP students continues the teaching of academic reading of American English begun in the first course. Emphasis on intermediate college skills required for success in content courses, including vocabulary development, critical thinking, paragraph and essay comprehension, textbook and media analysis, test- and note-taking, and dictionary use. PREREQUISITE: RD 101 with a grade of C or better or placement by testing required by the College of non-native speakers of English. Five hours each week. Additional laboratory required. Five credit hour equivalent. Students earn partial credit of three credits. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
HELP	ARTD-Arts   BSSD-Behav. & Social Sci.   HUMD-Humanities    NSLD-Nat. Sci. with Lab   NSND-Nat. Sci. NO lab   [M] - Multicultural CE -- Credit by Exam available     (...only)  -- offered only on indicated campus(es)     G - Germantown    R - Rockville    TP - Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Course	Course Title	Semester Hours	Subject
RD 103	READ/NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS III	3 semester hours	RD-Reading
Course Description:    The third required course in the reading sequence for AELP students continues the teaching of academic reading of American English presented in the preceding two courses. Emphasis on the advanced college skills required for success in content courses, including advanced paragraph and essay comprehension, critical reading, textbook and media analysis, and rhetorical patterns. PREREQUISITE: RD 102 with a grade of C or better or placement by testing required by the College of non-native speakers of English. Five hours each week. Additional laboratory required. Five credit hour equivalent. Students earn partial credit of three credits. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
RD 120	READ&STUDY IN CONTENT AREA	3 semester hours	RD-Reading
Course Description:    This credit course is designed to develop reading skills in content areas. The emphasis is on the transfer and practical application of previously learned reading and study skills to print and visual material commonly assigned in college course work. Materials selected will be field-specific and will focus on such skills as recognizing organizational patterns, main ideas and support, use of textbook aids, reasoning patterns, systems for reading and lecture note-taking, and content-specific methodology. Recommended as an option for students enrolled in entry-level college courses. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of RD 099 or RD 103, or appropriate reading level score on assessment test, or RD 095 with a grade of A and consent of department and concurrent enrollment in an academic course. Three hours lecture each week supplemented with laboratory hours.
RD 238	METHODS OF TEACHING READING I	3 semester hours	RD-Reading
Course Description:    This course, designed for current and prospective secondary educators, covers the essentials of the reading processes necessary for secondary students to become proficient readers. Students will investigate five areas: types of reading, assessment, reading skills, reading instruction, and motivation for reading. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education's reading requirement for secondary educators. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of one year of college-level English, or consent of department.
RD 239	METHODS OF TEACHING READING II	3 semester hours	RD-Reading
Course Description:    This course, designed for current and prospective secondary educators, focuses on teaching secondary students to learn from text. Students will apply theories, strategies, and practices in classroom lessons. The course introduces three areas: types of reading, reading skills, and instruction that integrates content with reading goals. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education's reading requirement for secondary educators. PREREQUISITE: RD 238 or consent of department.

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