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| Language, Literacy and Learning | |||
| LANG & LIT | |||
| CLASS CODE: | CHILD 340 | CREDITS: 2 | |
| DIVISION: | EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | ||
| DEPARTMENT: | CHILD & FAMILY STUDIES | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: | This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. | ||
| CATALOG DESCRIPTION: | In-depth study of the acquisition of language and literacy in children from birth through adolescence. How foundations of language and literacy affect learning in all areas of life. | ||
| DESCRIPTION: | In-depth study of the acquisition of language and literacy in children from birth through adolescence. How foundations of language and literacy affect learning in all areas of life. |
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| OBJECTIVES: | 1- To understand the components of language and literacy and how oral and written, language, and communication are an intergraded systems. 2- To conceptualize the basic theories of Language and Literacy Acquisition, acknowledge their limitations and use the basic framework of these theories to understand the foundational principles guiding child learning. 3- To map out significant language and literacy milestones for young children in order to informally assess language and literacy ability/level and understand how they relate to motor, cognitive, play and social development. 4- To thoughtfully consider differences in learning styles and how they interact with the developing child’s acquisition of language and literacy. 5- Understand language and literacy ability and their impact on functionality of daily activities of life. |
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| REQUIREMENTS: | A research paper to include a review of the literature on specific issues, aspects or populations related to language, learning, or literacy. | ||
| PREREQUISITES: | CHILD 210 or consent of instructor | ||
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: | August 2002 | ||