This course is designed for reading and non-reading majors interested in increasing knowledge and skills in teaching reading in the content areas. It is a required course for those seeking an M.A. in reading. Instruction is provided in the developmental aspects of reading with little emphasis on corrective or remedial practices. The content of the course may be oriented toward the subject matter areas represented by the students enrolled in the course. Special emphasis is also given to developing vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills as well as to assessing pupil ability to read content material and to select suitable materials for instruction.