EN 249 - Literacy and Language

Institution:

Eastern Connecticut State University

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Description:

This course examines the concept of literacy in the United States.Students explore four questions: How did they become literate How has literacy been defined in U.S.history How do children learn to write and, Why do 30 million American adults have severely limited literacy As part of the Ignatian College program, the course encourages students to reflect on their own experience with literacy and consider their responsibility towards those who lack literacy skill.(Prerequisite: EN 12 or equivalent) Service-learning option.This course meets the U.S.diversity requirement.Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.easternct.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 465-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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