READ 510 - Lit, Literacy & Cult

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Reading

Description:

Explores the role of literature in improving studentsn++ reading, writing, and language growth in grades K-12. Focuses on the role of multicultural literature in prompting cross-cultural understandings in a student-centered language arts program. Specific topics include selecting quality literature, developing literature-based multicultural thematic units, implementing diverse literature, second language acquisition, developing and implementing strategies to advocate for equity literacy, and recognizing the influence of culture on literacy teaching and learning.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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