This course is to familiarize students with the foundational components of language and literacy development. Students will learn about language development in children from birth through becoming proficient readers. The course content is aligned with the objectives of the Foundations of Reading Test, and are supported by historical and current research in the area of reading development. Strong focus is given to the areas of phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics development and instruction, developing fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension of literary and expository texts.
Fall and Spring.