Foundation of Literacy and Applied Linguistics for Teachers of Literacy

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In this course students will study the historical perspectives and fundamental aspects of literacy and the current research in literacy development including areas such as perception, cognition and linguistics, developmental and cultural aspects. The course will also focus on an examination of the structure of language, language acquisition, and language variations applied to the teaching of literacy with respect to reading principles, methods and materials. Students will take an in-depth analysis of the stages of the first and second language acquisition and the interdependence between literacy background and language acquisition. Research which focuses on the relationship between language and literacy will be examined. Basic understanding of the process of learning to read and write will be emphasized.