Our purpose is to provide a place where students can practice reading skills, especially reading comprehension, speed, and vocabulary.
Our Services
Three Paths to Reading Improvement:
Reading Classes: English 080 and 180
| English 080 | English 180 |
|---|---|
| May be taken for 1 or 2 credits | May be taken for 1 or 2 credits |
| Students work individually under the supervision of the Reading Lab Chair and Instructors | Students work individually under the supervision of the Reading Lab Chair and Instructors |
| Allows independent work in the Reading Lab | Allows independent work in the Reading Lab |
| Is a non-graded class with non-transferable credit | Is a graded class with transferable credits |
| Open to all students | Open to students who have taken or are currently in English 101 |
| Automatic enrollment in this class if student is taking English 072 or English 089 | Automatic enrollment in this class if student is taking English 106 |
To get started, students will attend an orientation and meet with an instructor to discuss their goals.
To log in an the Reading Lab, students will need four things: 1) their PIN, 2) their SID, 3) their BC Net user name, and 4) their password.
Workshops
An opportunity for students to learn effective, flexible strategies for college-level reading in a lively group environment.
Referrals
Instructors may refer students to the Reading Lab to come as a “guest” for 10 free visits, without needing to register for the class. Students are welcome to ask for a referral from instructors and advisers as well.
Last Updated September 1, 2016