EDC 323 - Language and Literacy

3 Cr. Hrs.

This course is designed to provide knowledge of the development of language and literacy in children from birth to age eight. Teacher candidates will understand the process of becoming literate and the interdependency of oral and written language. Teacher candidates will develop an understanding of the value of interactions between children and with adults and create a learning environment that supports and encourages each child’s language and literacy development. Candidates will understand the value of incorporating language and literature from diverse cultures. Prerequisite: Completion of Benchmark I. The teacher candidate who completes twelve (12) hours in early childhood courses qualifies for add-on certification in Early Childhood Education. The courses required for add-on certification in Early Childhood Education are EDC 201, EDC 215, EDC 315, and EDC 350.