Early Literacy and Language Dev/Pr (CD 303)

Term: 2014-2015 Spring Term

Faculty

	Ms. Carolyn B GassShow MyInfo popup for Ms. Carolyn B Gass
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	Office hours: Monday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (1/7/2015 - 5/9/2015) Location: MAIN HB 127

Description

This course focuses on the theories of language acquisition and language development of young children from infancy through preschool. Students will explore how children acquire and develop language as well as gain an understanding of emergent reading and writing. Special attention will be given to atypical speech and language development and the impact of culture and environment on language (20 hours of practicum required).