Language Development & Literacy in Early Childhood
Course #: ECHD 440, Class #: 10091, Section #: 01
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.
Prerequisites
ECHD 201 and ECHD 211 or PSYCH 241
Course Details
Date / Time
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Tu 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0211
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
Location
McCormack M02-0211
Enrolled / Capacity
19 / 26
Status
Open
Instructor
To be Announced