Early Literacy and Language Dev/Pr (CD 303)

Term: 2015-2016 Spring Term

Faculty

	Mrs. Ann FreemanShow MyInfo popup for Mrs. Ann Freeman
	afreeman@voorhees.edu
	Office hours: Monday 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM Monday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tuesday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM Wednesday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Thursday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM Friday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM (1/6/2016 - 5/6/2016) 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).