EDUC 3530 - Concepts of Language Literacy: Acquisition, Development, and Usage

(3) Credit Hours

Examines the theoretical framework underlying the development of language and the communication processes. Designed to build an understanding of the concepts and skills of language development with an emphasis on facilitating clear thinking and effective communication in children of differing abilities and cultural backgrounds. Emphasis placed on listening, speaking, writing, and reading and on synthesis of the literary elements acquired from college course work. Prerequisites: Checkpoint 1 or Department Head approval.