MAT 524A - Literacy and Language Acquisition and Development for Multiple Subjects Endorsement

4 credits
Examines the relationship among linguistics, language acquisition and literacy development. Explores theories of first and second language acquisition and presents language and literacy as interactive processes involving reading, writing, thinking, speaking and active listening. Examines current theories, strategies, and pedagogy with an emphasis on early childhood groups and prepares students to design and implement developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive and challenging learning experiences using multiple methodologies to meet the needs of twenty-first century learners.
Graded (A-F) only