ECE 536 Language and Literacy Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society, Birth to Kindergarten

This course will address language and literacy development in young children from birth through kindergarten. Emphasis will be placed on how monolingual and multilingual students learn language and early literacy concepts. Course content will address the importance of family literacy including working with culturally and linguistically diverse children, children with disabilities, and their families. The course will highlight the use of assessment practices and learning opportunities to support young children's language and literacy development, in accordance with national and state guidelines. A seven-hour field experience is required. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Suggested prerequisites or co-requisites: ECE 530 and EPY 545. Offered spring.

Credits

3