ECE 4080. Early Language and Literacy (3 credits)

This course provides a critical examination of the major areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing experiences of young children. It outlines key understandings central to young children’s early literacy development. Course topics will include guiding principles for developing children’s early literacy skills, language development stages, theories of language acquisition, linguistic diversity, language assessment, communicative disorders, and school-home connections. This course has a field experience requirement. Admission to Educator Preparation Program required.