EDUC 340 Reading, Writing & Literacy Across the Curriculum
This course is a theoretical and practical introduction to literacy instruction for teachers of all grade levels and subject areas. Through examining the social, cultural, political, and personal aspects of literacy, we will explore what it means to be a literate person in our society and why all teachers must consider themselves literacy educators. Issues related to education and teaching that will be covered in this class include exploring and understanding the various definitions of literacy, how literacy is acquired and developed, academic literacy, elementary literacy, adolescent literacy, family literacies, content literacy, and critical literacy. In addition to these theoretical perspectives, we will reflect on and discuss how each of us can draw on our students' multiple literacies to enhance their learning experiences in all subject areas and grade levels. Offered Fall semester.