Credit Hours:3 Lecture Hours:3 Lab Hours:2 Contact Hour Total:80 READ 0305 is designed to improve reading proficiency and appreciation through extensive and varied exercises in reading. Emphasis is placed on learning basic skills and strategies that improve reading comprehension and develop vocabulary. The course offers multimedia learning experiences and whole group and small group interactive instruction. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate scores on the TSIA or completion of READ 304 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite(s): International students should see paired co-requisite courses ESOL 335 and ESOL 324. Notes: Not counted toward a degree or certificate. Course Fee:$18.00 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course