SADDLEBACK COLLEGE

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SADDLEBACK COLLEGE

• The Reading
• Program
• for student success

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OUR MISSION

• The Saddleback College Reading Department is
  dedicated to facilitating student achievement and
  academic success with emphasis placed on serving
  the needs of the expanding, diverse populations
  of the South Orange County Community College
  District.
• In addition, the Department serves as a resource
  for college faculty and members of the community.

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Our Curriculum

• The multi-level reading program includes both a
  range of developmental and college level classes
  and independent labs designed to improve
  vocabulary, reading comprehension, study skills,
  reading rates, spelling, and critical thinking. 

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Our Technology

• State-of-the-art technology and software programs
  form the core of the independent reading labs.
• The Reading Lab was enhanced by funding from a
  Title III Federal Grant which helped to develop a
  technologically advanced facility for student
  skills practice and faculty training.

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Hands on Computer Classroom CC8

• Renovation of CC-8 from a traditional lecture
  classroom to a computer classroom.
• 26 student stations
• instructor station
• overhead computer projection system
• network printer and a server
• Vizcam projector
• Whiteboard and large projection screen

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The Labs
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English 332, 333 336 The Reading
Skills Lab

• The lab classes are designed to help improve
  spelling, reading, comprehension, reading rate,
  vocabulary, or study skills at your own pace
  independent of formal class structure.
• Students meet with the lab instructor for formal
  diagnosis and program planning, then work
  independently on the assigned material.
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• These classes offer students an excellent
  opportunity to brush up skills and earn credit
  when there is no time in a schedule for a 3-unit
  class or to develop needed strategies once the
  semester has begun and it is too late to enroll
  in other classes. 
• Open entry/open exit -- students may register for
  and complete the class anytime throughout the
  semester.
• 1 unit, 0.5 units, or 0-unit option for ESL
  students

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English 337 Critical Reading Lab

• This lab class emphasizes in-depth development of
  college-level critical reading skills.
• Students focus on improving inferential,
  analytical, and evaluative critical reading
  skills, developing advanced vocabulary, and
  increasing reading rate and flexibility.
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• Open entry/open exit -- students may register for
  and complete the class anytime throughout the
  semester.
• Students receive 1 unit of credit after
  completing 32 hours.

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Traditional Classes Transfer Level

• ENG 170 CRITICAL READING 3 units
• Prerequisite completion of English 1A with "C"
  or better.
• Fulfills critical thinking requirement for CSU
  and the information competency requirement for an
  AA degree.
• Course Content Includes Development of critical
  thinking, reading and writing skills as well as
  research skills.
• This course is designed to develop skills
  consistent with a demanding college curriculum
  understanding implied content, exercising logical
  reasoning, and acquiring argumentative writing
  skills are emphasized. 
• English 170 is a good follow-up for students who
  have completed English 180.  

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Philosophy
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Efficient Reading Skills

• ENG 180 SPEED READING AND COMPREHENSION
• TRAINING - 3 units
• Fulfills reading competency requirements for AA
  degreeTransferable credit to CSU
• Course Content Includes Rate building with
  recreational, study, and critical reading
  material, skimming/scanning techniques
• This class is traditional with emphasis on group
  drill, individual participation, and lecture. 
  Designed for students reading at or above 10th
  grade level who wish to increase their reading
  efficiency.  
• Recommended Reading comprehension at or above
  college level
• Vocabulary development at or above college level

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Entry Level to Composition Sequence

• English 340 READING SKILLS FOR COLLEGE 3 units
  (Formerly English 220)
• Corequisite ENG 341 Reading Lab - .5 units
• Course Content Includes Vocabulary development,
  reading comprehension, study skills strategies
  used in reading textbooks, taking tests
  listening, and summary writing
• This class is a traditional class, limited in
  size, to prepare students for college-level work
  by bringing their reading abilities and study
  skills to college proficiency. 
• Emphasis is on individual help and monitoring
  progress to develop reading confidence and
  success in college

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Spelling Skills

• ENG 334 SPELLING SKILLS FOR COLLEGE- 2 units
  (formerly English 234)
• Corequisite English 335 (1 lab hour/week)
• Course Content includes Basic spelling rules,
  commonly misspelled words, dictionary usage, and
  principles of pronunciation.
• This class is designed for students who need to
  develop their spelling skills for success in
  college.  Through classroom instruction, lab us
  and testing, students will learn to sharpen their
  spelling and writing ability.

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Summer Program

• These classes are designed to help recent high
  school graduates get an overview of effective
  reading and writing skills and strategies
  necessary to succeed in college courses.
• ENG 315 BRIDGING INTO COLLEGE READING
• Course Content Includes skimming techniques,
  improving comprehension, and developing
• vocabulary.
• ENG 316 BRIDGING INTO COLLEGE WRITING
• Course Content Includes pre-writing, writing,
  proofreading, and editing techniques.

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How to Contact Us

• Location Reading Lab CC6
• Phone [phone]
• The Hours
• Email readinglab_at_saddleback.edu

Mon - Thurs. 8am -1pm 5pm
- 8pm Friday 8am - 1pmSaturday 9am - 12pm