Emergent Literacy and Language Development in Young Children

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This course is an examination of language and literacy development of young children from birth through kindergarten. Topics of study are the development of receptive and expressive language skills, listening comprehension, awareness of print, emergent writing, early reading, children's literature, and story telling. Supporting families as children's first teachers, culturally responsive experiences at home and in childcare settings, and family literacy programs are studied. The course also addresses developmentally appropriate instructional strategies for young children who struggle with beginning literacy concepts and skills and who have language delays and disorders. Prerequisite: EDS 318 or concurrent enrollment. Offered Fall, Spring.