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2024 Spring > UGRD > echd > echd 440

Language Development & Literacy in Early Childhood

Course #: echd 440

Description:
This course explores language development from infants through primary-aged children. Topics include speech and language processes for communication, language development stages, theories of language acquisition, assessment of language development and activities to foster language development. Attention is given to linguistically diverse populations as well as to children who language development is different from the expected norm. Also explored are theory and research on literacy development, including selection and development of pre-reading/pre-writing and reading and writing curricula for preschool, kindergarten and primary grades. Emphasis is on development of literacy in the primary grades. 10 hours of clinical experiences.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-Req: ECHD 201 and ECHD 211 or PSYCH 241

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 7441 TuTh
2:00 - 3:15 pm
Pizzo,Lianna Danielle University Hall Y04-4110
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 30
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-Req: ECHD 201 and ECHD 211 or PSYCH 241
Course Attributes: