ECE 4515 - Methods and Development of Language and Literacy

2 Class Hours 5 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program; ECE 3364; ECE 3590; ECE 3313. Corequisite: ECE 4545, ECE 3530, and ECE 3560.
This course is designed as an introduction to the study of language acquisition and development in typically and atypically developing infants through age five years. Emphasis will be given to ages and stages of language development, family and cultural influences, and the importance of a language-rich environment. This methods course includes an extensive field experience for 5 weeks. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field.