ED 426 - Language Acquisition and Literacy Development for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Children

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Wagner College

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One unit. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the ways in which language and literacy are acquired and developed for linguistically and culturally diverse children. Particular attention will be paid to second language acquisition, bilingual education, as well as curricular methods that evaluate and reinforce the reading, writing, and speaking skills of linguistically and culturally diverse children. Students will discuss language and literacy theories, literacy assessment methods, and particular literacy strategies for children of diverse backgrounds and language experiences. This course is taken in unison with ED 425, Theories in Language Acquisition and Literacy Development. A literacy fi eld practicum, totaling 30 clock-hours, is incorporated in conjunction with ED 425. Prerequisites: ED 210, 326, 335 and admission into the teacher preparation program. Offered Fall/ Spring.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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