EEC 250 Emergent Literacy and Language Development

3 Credit(s)

This introductory course focuses on language and literacy development for culturally and linguistically diverse children from birth through age eight. Emergent literacy, including oral language, phonemic awareness and concepts of print, will be explored. The processes involved in language and literacy development of a first or second language learner, including the role of play, will be emphasized. In addition, students will learn to collaborate with families and use children’s literature, technology, and play materials in support of children’s literacy and language development. Three lecture hours per week. Required of students with a concentration in Early Education and Care. Field-assignments required.

Prerequisite: ECC105.