ECPK 320 - Language Development and Early Literacy, Birth-K

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: ECED 230; and ELED 120 or PSYC 224
This course focuses on the emergence of both expressive and receptive language and literacy competencies in young children. Topics include optimal language and print environments; the socio-cultural, genetic and physiological components of optimal language and literacy development; early indicators of the need for and remediation of language-, hearing-, and literacy-related difficulties; and second language acquisition. Offered fall semester.