Reading

Overview

Read to learn--learn to read!  Learn to read?

For many college students, formal instruction in academic reading ended years ago.  And yet reading classes and independent, lab-only courses can make college textbooks more meaningful and easier to remember.  In addition, reading courses help students to:

• Become better equipped to comprehend material they come across in college and professional careers
• Take less time to complete reading assignments
• Improve test performance
• Improve vocabulary

The Reading Department offers an array of courses designed for students reading at a variety of levels and for a variety of purposes. For proper placement, take a Placement Test and consult with a College of San Mateo counselor, and/or look at the course offerings here on our web site.

Work in the Reading & ESL Center, located in Building 18, Room 101, helps students practice what they learn in the reading classes. Students may also benefit from the Center's self-paced, independent courses.