Course Details

ENGL 098 - University Reading

This is a non-credit course for students whose reading skills require upgrading to the university level. Strong reading skills are vital to academic success but many students do not have the necessary skills to succeed. Students will read a variety of authentic university materials from different disciplines. Students will learn strategies to cope with lengthy readings and write summaries to check comprehension and practice using new vocabulary. Readings will also introduce students to current issues at Canadian universities.