ECS 3600 - Emergent Literacy in First and Second Language Acquisition (3)

Explore theories and pedagogical practices on language and literacy development that support racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse children (birth to age 8). Topics include different language skill areas (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), language components (pragmatics, semantics, syntax, and graphophonics), and children’s literature. The funds of knowledge of children and families will be incorporated when creating learning environment, activities, and assessments to best support children’s language and literacy development.

Prerequisite(s): ECS major and C or better in ECS 1000 and ECS 3400; or LS major and C- or better in PSY 2206 (suggested completion of ECS 3400 prior to enrolling in course).

Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Elective Course