Foundations of Literacy Instruction

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An initial course in literacy foundations and methods from emergent literacy through middle school/junior high school. Examines various approaches of current literacy instruction and practices, including the basic components of literacy and applications to content areas. Creates a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge. Emphasizes contemporary classrooms, which are assumed to contain children of diverse cultures and abilities. May be taught concurrently with LTC 618. Cannot receive credit for both LTC 318 and LTC 618. Prerequisite: 30 hours.