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  "college": "palomar-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "N READ",
  "name": "Noncredit Reading",
  "sourceUrl": "https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32573/33385/32671",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "N READ 921",
      "subject": "N READ",
      "number": "921",
      "title": "Reading Across the Disciplines",
      "hours": "8.00-18.00 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course offers reading skills to students to apply in other courses they are taking (credit or noncredit). Topics include comprehension development, reading strategies for specific types of texts, vocabulary development, vocabulary strategies, schema building, and other work to increase reading focus, comprehension, and retention.",
      "notes": [
        "Note: May be taken up to 4 times",
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "N READ 931",
      "subject": "N READ",
      "number": "931",
      "title": "Developmental Reading Skills",
      "hours": "32.00-64.00 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "A computer-assisted instruction program based on individual student diagnosis to improve vocabulary and literal reading comprehension skills. Weekly lectures will focus on specific vocabulary development and basic comprehension strategies.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Not Graded"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "N READ 932",
      "subject": "N READ",
      "number": "932",
      "title": "Intermediate Reading Skills",
      "hours": "32.00-64.00 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "An individualized computer-assisted instruction program based on individual student diagnosis to improve students' command of denotative and connotative vocabulary, and literal/analytical reading.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Not Graded"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "N READ 949",
      "subject": "N READ",
      "number": "949",
      "title": "Introduction to College Reading Skills",
      "hours": "32.00-64.00 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "A course designed to improve the student's fluency in vocabulary and literal comprehension skills needed to read and analyze independent reading material, as well as expository material such as textbooks and technical articles. Given a variety of instructional techniques and independent practice, students will improve the skills necessary to read at or above the 10th grade level.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Not Graded"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "N READ 950",
      "subject": "N READ",
      "number": "950",
      "title": "Reading and Language Arts",
      "hours": "32.00-80.00 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is designed to aid students in the development of basic reading and writing skills, including critical thinking, in order to prepare them for the workforce and future educational opportunities",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/fall-2026/n-read/#n-read-950",
          "subject": "N READ"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/palomar-college/schedule/spring-2027/n-read/#n-read-950",
          "subject": "N READ"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "N READ 990",
      "subject": "N READ",
      "number": "990",
      "title": "Reading Improvement",
      "hours": "48.00-54.00 hours lecture, 48.00-54.00 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Designed to improve reading skills. Individual reading problems are diagnosed and improved through a variety of instructional materials and reading techniques. For students who need to remedy difficulties with reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}