Reading and Language Acquisition

Catalog description

This course is designed to develop skills that impart a thorough understanding of the complex nature of language acquisition and reading for all learners. Students will become aware of the developmental processes of language and study the sequential phases of language development. This course will assist these students in understanding the use of reading and writing as a vehicle for learning. Skills designed to impart an understanding of comprehension; including a repertoire of questioning strategies, summarizing and retelling skills, and strategies in literal, interpretive, critical, and evaluative comprehension will be studied. The course will involve the students at several levels. A balance of realistic and practical issues in methodology, theory, research and historical perspective will be included. A Field Experience required for this course.