LIT 3340 - Science of Literacy (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer
The science of literacy encompasses a vast body of research from the disciplines of education, psychology, linguistics, and cognitive science that informs literacy development and teaching. Areas of focus in the course include development of language, concepts of print, phonemic awareness, phonics, orthography, automatic word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. The importance of culturally sustaining pedagogy and careful text selection will be stressed to encourage student motivation and engagement in early literacy practices.
NOTE: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) must be earned by Teacher Education majors.