EDRE 6202 - Fundamentals of Reading: Research and Practice

This graduate, 3-credit semester hour course presents foundational knowledge in the teaching of reading. The course addresses literacy development from its earliest stage to maturity in the processes of reading and writing. Based firmly on the understanding that reading is a language-based activity, the course will address the links between speech and print. The linguistic and developmental approach to learning to read applies especially in working with children of diverse backgrounds (culturally and linguistically). All students will be seen to develop literacy in similar patterns within variable cultural and social influences. Many of these influences will be explored as common threads throughout the course.

Note: An undergraduate degree is required for this course.

Credits: 3

Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $