EDUC 296 - Language Acquisition & Phonemic Awareness

Institution:

St Mary's College of Maryland

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Description:

This experimental class will provide future teachers and parents with the theory, research, and best practices related to the developmental nature of learning to read and write and to the individual differences that come into play in the learning process. An introduction to language structures including spoken syllables, pho- nemes, graphemes, and morphemes as applied to both first- and second-language acquisition, typical development, and exceptionalities will be provided, as well an overview of the contributions of neuroscience to our understanding of the phases of literacy development. There is a field experience component required for this class. This course fulfills a Maryland certification requirement in the teaching of reading. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Experiencing the Liberal Arts in the World.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcm.edu

Phone Number:

(240) 895-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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