CURR 213 - Reading and Writing Processes

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 12.5

This course presents the history of reading and writing instruction, different interpretations of literacy, and the psychology and linguistics of reading and writing processes. Various theories and aspects of language acquisition are explored and related to different literacy methodologies. The student gains practical experience using different literacy approaches and methods in the classroom. The mature reading and writing process is explored with an emphasis on the strategies individuals use when they read and write. A grades 1 and/or 2 area practicum experience in an elementary school is required.

Prerequisite(s):

For Early Childhood and Childhood Majors: ECED 222 and ECED 351 and MATH 140 (C- required in all prerequisite courses)

For Teaching Students with Disabilities and Childhood Majors: SPED 224  and MATH 140  (C- required in all prerequisite courses)
Corequisite(s): CURR 316
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 141
Restricted to: Early Childhood & Childhood Education Majors and Teaching Students with Disabilities (All Grades) with Childhood Education (1-6) Majors and Childhood Education & Special Education Majors
Class Restriction:
Offered: Every Semester