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Language Development and Early Literacy

Course Information

Subject

ECE

Course Number

229

Status

Active

Course Title

Language Development and Early Literacy

Course Description

This course focuses on the development of speech, language, and emergent literacy in the young child. Students will gain an understanding of how children progress through stages of language acquisition, as well as the influence of culture and diversity on language and literacy development. Students will explore and develop strategies for facilitating language development and emergent literacy, create integrated curriculum activities, and assess children's literature for developmental and cultural appropriateness.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-0)

Requirements

Prerequisite: ECE 121 AND ECE 124 or EDU 124 (both C or better)

PCS Code

1.1

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