CHS 320 - Emergent Literacy

3 Credits

This course details the early language, literacy, and development of the young child. Students will learn to plan and integrate appropriate cross-curricular language and literacy activities for all types of learners, including children with exceptionalities and second language acquisition. Attention is given to understanding, encouraging, and supporting local and global communities, diversity, and families. Students will gain knowledge in the six areas of language and literacy development and use this knowledge to plan and assess learning. Adaptation of curricular materials for the exceptional learner and culturally diverse students are incorporated. Students will construct assessments based on information and expertise from language development theorists.
Prerequisites: CHS 203 or permission of the Academic Department.