EDEE 325
Language & Literacy Development




Course Description:

The course explores the nature of language, its functions within language settings and its development with cultures and individuals.  The impact of family, community, and dialect upon communication will be investigated. The role of story in helping children to communicate effectively is a component of this program. At the heart of this course are the following principles of action:

1) intellectual curiosity and rigor;
2) reflective, research-based practice;
3) collaboration and consensus building;
4) field-oriented service and community outreach;
5) cultural sensitivity and understanding

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