This course is designed to review and apply content- area knowledge tested on the Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, and Writing components of the Basic Skills Test and to address test taking strategies. Emphasis is placed on developing and practicing reading comprehension strategies and practical, hands-on exercises; reviewing the writing process with emphasis on developing an argument essay; and grammar and usage review. Importance is placed on practical applications of reviewed concepts. The online component will foster communication among the students and with the instructor, to answer content-area and test-related questions between course sessions, and to build a community among the takers. This developmental course can only be used for elective credit. Total degree credit for developmental courses is limited to 5 quarter hours. Prerequisite(s): None 2 quarter hours