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Language and Literacy Education, Faculty of Education

LLED_O: Language and Literacy Education

  1. LLED_O 200 (3) Introduction to Writing in Academic and Professional Registers

    Examination of sociolinguistic knowledge and skills that are central to the production of academic and professional texts.

  2. LLED_O 213 (3) Introduction to Intercultural Communication and Socialization in Multicultural Contexts

    The processes by which individuals become competent members of society through the use of language.

  3. LLED_O 450 (3) Teaching and Learning Language and Literacy: Kindergarten and Primary Grades

    An overview of teaching and learning in English language arts for primary grades (K-3) with attention to oral language, reading and viewing, writing and representing. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

  4. LLED_O 451 (3) Teaching and Learning Language and Literacy: Intermediate and Middle Grades

    An overview of teaching and learning in English language arts for intermediate grades with attention to oral language, listening, reading and viewing, writing and representing. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

  5. LLED_O 452 (3) Literacy in the Content Areas: Intermediate and Secondary

    Best practices are presented for integrating the teaching of reading and writing in content area material. Multiple instructional strategies will be provided to enable students to make content reading and writing accessible and successful. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

  6. LLED_O 461 (3) Assessment of Literacy and Learning

    Based upon current research in reading and language arts practices, students will engage in the selection, administration, and interpretation of formative and summative literacy assessments for the purpose of evaluating reading and language processes. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

  7. LLED_O 463 (3) Early Language and Literacy Development

    The influences of language, emergent literacy, and growth are examined. How reading and writing develop as integrated processes within oral language acquisition is also explored. Credit will be granted for only one of LLED_O 463 or ECED_O 463. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0] Equivalency: ECED_O 463.

  8. LLED_O 464 (3) Literacy for Diverse Learners in the Elementary Grades

    Key issues, research, and practice are examined to improve literacy achievement for elementary students with a range of reading and writing difficulties. Credit will be granted for only one of LLED_O 464 or EPSE_O 464. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0] Equivalency: EPSE_O 464.

  9. LLED_O 465 (3) Literacy for Diverse Learners in Middle and Secondary Grades

    Key issues, research, and practice are examined to improve literacy achievement for students in middle and secondary grades with a range of reading and writing difficulties. Credit will be granted for only one of LLED_O 465 or EPSE_O 465. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0] Equivalency: EPSE_O 465.

  10. LLED_O 466 (3) ESL and Literacy Education

    Learning techniques and principles in second language acquisition will be explored. Students will be encouraged to create and modify lessons pertinent to their own K-12 or postsecondary classroom settings. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

  11. LLED_O 467 (3) Drama in English Language Arts Education

    Explores how educational drama can be used to support literacy programs in elementary and middle school language arts programs. Content focus is primarily for elementary and middle school educators, however, modifications for other grade levels can readily be made. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

  12. LLED_O 468 (3) Language, Literacy, and Numeracy

    Research and best practices will be examined with the intent of acknowledging the link between numeracy and literacy and experiencing how specific pedagogy in the classroom can support this link. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

  13. LLED_O 490 (3-6) Special Topics in Language and Literacy Education

    Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

  14. LLED_O 494 (3) Introduction to Additional Language Teaching and Learning

    Language teaching methods, instructional skills in English and motivational design are examined. Sociocultural factors and language acquisition are explored with a focus on teaching and assessing listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

  15. LLED_O 495 (3) Curriculum and Materials Design in Additional Language Teaching and Learning

    Grounded in English and additional language teaching and learning across age and proficiency levels, sociocultural considerations are taken into account while exploring curriculum, lessons, materials, technology, interaction, and classrooms. Professional development and social justice are examined, with an emphasis on language teachers as scholar-practitioners. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

  16. LLED_O 496 (3) Theory and Practice in Additional Language Teaching and Learning

    Intended for a wide range of educators, this course conceptualizes additional language acquisition theory from multiple angles in child, adolescent, and adult contexts. Key issues, concepts, and theoretical perspectives are evaluated and explored with emphasis on current empirical research. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

  17. LLED_O 497 (3) Practicum in Additional Language Teaching and Learning

    Professional development as an additional language educator through a supervised 20- hour practicum including guided lesson observations (10 hours) and focused teaching practice (10 hours). Concurrent seminars develop skills in lesson planning, instructional strategies, reflective practice, classroom leadership, interculturality, and community building. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing or enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Education, Diploma or Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education, Certificate in Teaching English and Additional Languages. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]

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