STSK 0096 Increasing College Vocabulary

Description

Increasing College Vocabulary is designed for students who need to increase vocabulary and spelling skills for job success and continuation in college. This course is for students who want to gain a better understanding of Standard English.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Recognizing prefixes, suffixes, and root words

2. Developing a system for learning new vocabulary terms

3. How to use a dictionary

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze the structure of words including prefix, suffix and root meanings.

2. Use a system for learning and retaining new college-level vocabulary.

3. Use specific memory devise that facilitate retention and recall of new words.

4. Demonstrate an improved college level vocabulary.

5. Use efficient dictionary skills.

Credit Details

Lecture: 2

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None