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EDRL 400

Foundations of Literacy

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Standard

Overview

Description

Contemporary theoretical and pedagogical issues in literacy, preschool-secondary. Comprehension, word knowledge, social/environmental/psycholinguistic factors in reading and writing development.

Units

Lecture3

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Offering

Offered: Every Summer - Even Years

Terms

summer

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate an understanding of the history of literacy theory and pedagogy.
  • demonstrate an understanding of the historical and current conceptions and definitions of literacy.
  • demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical foundations of literacy pedagogy.
  • demonstrate an understanding of the implications of policy and legislation that affect teachers and students.