EDUCATION 333 - Literacy

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

The teaching of reading and writing is explored from the perspective of those who are preparing to be educators, but also for those who wish to study literacy as a social issue. 800 million adults in the world are functionally illiterate. Sixty million of them live in the US. Why does literacy or the lack of it matter, both to individuals and societies Why is promoting literacy such a challenge What are some approaches to promoting literacy, on the level of the tutor or classroom teacher, the local community, and the international level While we consider these larger issues, students in the course will learn methods of teaching reading and writing. (Temple, Fall, offered annually)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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