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X155: Critical Reading and Research Seminar

  • Semester course
  • 3 credit hours
  • Letter grade
  • Reserved for Hudson & Holland scholars
  • For information related to current sections, dates, and times, you can consult the Schedule of Classes under the Registrar's website. When using the Schedule of Classes to review any current section listing of courses on campus, you will need to know the department (EDUC) and course number(X155) and title (Critical Reading and Research Seminar).

Course Description: This course is specifically designed for first semester Hudson & Holland scholars. It is designed to help participants gain a broader understanding of what it means to "know" and what it means to "learn." This is accomplished through a process of self reflection and discovery, metacognition, and critical reading. The course is comprised of three overlapping segments. These segments are:

Self-reflection and Metacognition

  • Learning Skills and Resource Management
  • Critical Thinking and Reading
Course Objectives: X155 is designed to help class participants:
  • gain an undestanding and working knowledge of the many resources available for effective learning,
  • engage in individual and group inquiries into the learning process,
  • identify and nurture leadership skills,
  • help participants meet their own individual goals and objectives,
  • explore the unique perspective of being a minority student at a predominately white institution of higher learning.


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This file was last updated on December 7, 2007 by Lesa Williams.
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