EDUCATION Literacy COURSES

EDLI 3307. Literature Based Approaches to Teaching Reading - Knowledge of narrative
and expository children's books and how they are used to develop comprehension and fluency in reading. Emphasis is placed on commercially prepared reading systems that utilize literature as the basis for teaching reading.

EDLI 3308. Early Literacy and Phonics - Develops an understanding of how all areas in language arts emerge in early childhood and how various instructional approaches nurture such development. Field based component is an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: EDUC 3302 or consent of instructor.

EDLI 3310. Content Area Literacy in Elementary and Middle School - Emphasis is placed
on expository materials and strategies for developing content area literacy in the elementary and middle school grades. Prerequisite: EDUC 3302 or consent of instructor.

EDLI 4300. Diagnosis and Remediation of Literacy Difficulties - An in-depth analysis of
factors, evaluations and assessments used to identify elementary students who are challenged in literacy development. Research-tested interventions and strategies will occur during the course lab time. Prerequisite: EDUC 3308 or consent of instructor.

EDLI 4309. Young Adult Literature (ENGL 4309) - Emphasis is placed on contemporary literary and nonliterary selections that middle school and high school students read and may be utilized in the English/Language Arts curriculum.

EDLI 4325. Developing Reading, Study, and Thinking Skills at the Secondary Level -
Instructional approaches that integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening to enhance acquisition of secondary-level subject matter, thinking, and study skills. Prerequisite: EDUC 3302 or consent of instructor.

EDLI 4345. Teaching English as a Second Language (ENGL 4345) - Methods of teaching
ESL for bilingual and ESL teachers. Instructional strategies are developed for transitioning to English and mainstreaming second language English-speakers. An emphasis of the course is on developing instructional procedures for teaching reading and writing along with developing oral language. Content/subject sheltered instructional techniques. Prerequisites EDUC 3302 or consent of instructor.

EDLI 4347. Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle School - An interactive, integrative approach to teaching the language arts and writing process approach with applications made to elementary and middle schools. Prerequisite: EDUC 3302 or consent of instructor.EDLI 4347. Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle School - An interactive, integrative approach to teaching the language arts and writing process approach with applications made to elementary and middle schools. Prerequisite: EDUC 3302 or consent of instructor.

EDLI 4348. Literacy Processes of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations - This course provides research and trends in teaching school language learners for all educators and ESL specialists. Essential concepts are studies to discover the legal aspects, instructional design, behavioral principles, and real world challenges of second language learning and teaching. Best instructional practices of students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are learned and applied. Various theories/approaches of language acquisition are investigated including the Structured English Instruction approach. Prerequisite: EDLI 4345.

EDLI 5306. Literacy Assessment and Instruction - Students will administer and interpret
varied assessment tools as well as select and implement appropriate instruction techniques to plan and conduct effective literacy instruction for a culturally diverse population. Prerequisite: EDLI 5354.

EDLI 5307. Foundations of Reading Through Literature Based Approaches -Exploration
of reading journals, literature circles, author studies, thematic units, etc. Basic familiarity with genres of children's literature is assumed. Emphasis is placed on the use of children’s literature as a basis for reading comprehension. Specific literature based reading programs are investigated and explored. Involvement with children during the course is required.

EDLI 5309. Young Adult Literature (ENGL 5309) - Focus is literature for the middle and
high school student. Emphasis is placed on contemporary literary and non-literary selections.

EDLI 5324. Content Area Instruction - Teachers will learn to determine pupil needs and abilities in content area. This course focuses on using all language arts as a tool for learning informational texts. Prerequisite: EDLI 5347 or consent of instructor

EDLI 5325. Developing Reading, Study, and Thinking Skills at the Secondary Level -
Ways to integrate language areas and thinking skills within secondary level courses, leading to improved knowledge acquisition and lifelong learning. Prerequisite: EDUC 5305 or consent of instructor.

EDLI 5345. Teaching English as a Second Language (ENGL 5345) - Methods of teaching
ESL for bilingual and ESL teachers. Instructional strategies are developed for transitioning to English and mainstreaming second language English-speakers. An emphasis of the course is on developing instructional procedures for teaching reading, writing along with developing oral language. Content/subject sheltered instructional techniques. Course is designed for teachers and pre-service teachers in developing and analyzing strategies for assisting speakers of other languages to become English proficient.

EDLI 5347. Language Arts/Writing Process - Analysis of the strategies to teach the language arts and writing process approach K-6 with applications made to 7-12. Narrative and informational writing emphasized.

EDLI 5348. Literacy Processes of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations - The
fundamental concepts, principles, and conflicts of second language learning and teaching. Effective instructional approaches for students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are learned and applied. Investigation of various theories of language acquisition are investigated and emphasis is placed on language acquisition skills at home and school for English language learners.

EDLI 5354. Elementary Literacy and Phonics Instruction - An examination of the continuing development of all aspects of literacy in early childhood; theoretical underpinnings and instructional approaches are covered.