Psychology 340f - Laboratory in Perception and Cognition:Cognition and Literacy

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Mount Holyoke College

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(Community-Based Learning course) Adult illiteracy in the u.S. presents an ever-growing challenge. To understand this problem, we will learn various theories of reading. However, since many models of reading are based on data gathered from children, we will also examine how the cognitive abilities of adults are different from those of children. A large component of this class concerns learning the lab techniques associated with assessing reading abilities. In addition, since this is a community-based learning course, each student will become a tutor for an adult enrolled in an area literacy program. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement K. Binder Prereq. a 100-level course in psychology, 201, 200 and permission of instructor. Students must meet with the professor during advising week to get permission to enter the course.; 1 meeting (2 hours) plus 4th hour, plus 3 hours per week as a literacy tutor in Springfield; 4 credits

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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