IDS 105 - Reading For Academic Purposes

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

Description: This course provides English language learners with the skills necessary to become critical readers of academic texts. This course is designed for undergraduate pathway program students.

Credit Hours: 3

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Fell Hall 220 (FEL 220)

Instructor: To be announced

Textbook Special Instructions: Student's book with Spark platform access (Bundle). New textbooks only. Used textbooks often do not come with active Spark access code.

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Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking 4 (Required)

ISBN9780357980101

AuthorLaurie Blass & Marie Vargo

Edition3

PublisherNational Geographic

MSRP $76.95