ED 6002 - Foundations of Literacy

Credits: 3

Description This course examines literacy as an evolving language process. Theories of language acquisition will be addressed as a primary aspect of communication. The focus of this course will be communication aspects of literacy which includes listening, speaking (oral language), reading, and writing. These aspects are consistent with the NYS ELA Standards. An integral part of this course will be the elements of critical thinking. (Emphasis will be placed on topics such as: constructing meaning to convey information, the role of explicit instruction, vocabulary enhancement, assessing language, and the importance of literature enrichment.)