2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

EDRD 314 Literature for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults

Consider interests and abilities governing choice of literature from kindergarten through young adult. Survey literature. Emphasize modern literature, uses of literature in curriculum and multiple responses to literature.

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EDRD 319 Language and Literacy Development of Preschool and Elementary School Children

Examine development of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Review current research on language and literacy development including environmental factors that enhance or reduce from language literacy acquisition and development.

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EDRD 340 Developing Language and Literacy in the Content Areas

Prerequisites: EDFE 110 or EDFE 125. Investigate content and processes of reading/writing development of middle level and secondary students. Develop sensitivity to individual differences in literacy development. Investigate strategies to integrate reading/writing across curriculums.

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