UNIV 1210: Academic Success and Personal Development
Lengthy, challenging textbook assignments demand strong critical reading skills; cumulative exams require organized, thorough study methods. The better your executive functioning and study skills, the more effective and efficient your efforts. As you become more effective as a learner, you will find your whole college experience becoming more satisfying and more successful.
We have what you need....
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An approach to studying that builds on your individual strengths
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Time management skills that will help you to reach your academic goals and still have time for everything else
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Strategies for reading efficiently with deeper comprehension
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Techniques for improving concentration and memory
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A system for taking and using class notes
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Test preparation procedures and test taking strategies to help you learn, recall, and apply what you've learned
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Methods for organizing your desk, your notebook, your planner... your life!
Specialized Sections
In addition to the general sections, there is one specialized sections of UNIV 1210 for students with learning differences. This specialized section is taught by the learning specialist who coaches students within the Disability Accommodations and Success Strategies (DASS) office. The course focuses on making the learning strategies taught in UNIV 1210 seamlessly work with each student’s learning needs.
Fall and spring classes meet two times weekly for the length of the term.
Enroll during registration (see "UNIV" for classes starting in fall 2024 in the schedule of classes). For more information about Academic Success and Personal Development, email rebecca@smu.edu.
STUDY SMARTER, NOT HARDER!