Critical Literacy

Catalog description

This course explores the theory, research, and practice of Critical Literacy. Students develop an understanding of the roots of critical literacy, based in critical theory, and critical pedagogy. Students develop an understanding of how critical literacy fits in conversation with other movements in literacy studies, particularly new literacies, while considering the research and practice rationales for using critical literacy as a way to engage student populations historically underserved by traditional approaches to literacy. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3