Course Description
Recent theory and research on written language acquisition and development and linguistic variation. Students develop strategies for development of oral and written language in reading, language arts, and in the content areas.
Athena Title
LANGUAGE & LITERACY
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ELAN 4120
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
I will work with you to: o understand the interactive nature of literacy development o understand written language development, both general patterns and individual differences, with parallels to oral language acquisition, the role of social interactions (especially dialogue), and how to assess this development o recognize varied authentic contexts and purposes for written language use at home, in school, and in the broader community o develop classroom strategies for building an inclusive writing community o explore language and literacy curricula and classroom practices that promote educational and social justice for all students o recognize that language diversity is enriching and does not require remediation o identify and understand the impact of differential access on language and literacy based on ethnicity, age, class, gender, and ability
Topical Outline
Life stories, whole language and literacy Cultural/personal Funds of Knowledge Writing processes, writing workshop Writing workshop, direct instruction Writing development, primary Writing development, intermediate Writing conferences Reading/writing connections Editing for readability, and publishing Inclusive language arts instruction (learners with physical disabilities, ADD/ADHD or cocaine-exposure, learning disabilities) Spelling development and assessment Spelling instruction and communication Internship Language diversity Culturally relevant teaching Genre: Poetry Genre: Memoir Genre: Nonfiction Theme studies: Prejudice Drama as culturally relevant teaching Georgia Writing Assessment, informal assessment Family connections Family connections Sharing of letters: you as a teacher, cultural influences
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