… 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) Reading 101 covers critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques. The goal of the English Department's Reading courses is to promote student success by providing … 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 …