HD 145 - LANGUAGE AND LITERACY FOUNDATIONS

    Recent Professors
    D. King, K. Kato
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Summer 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course looks at the foundations of language and literacy skills in young children. It includes a discussion of national policies and instructional approaches in the language and literacy realm, oral language development, and early writing. Students explore early literacy strategies and best practices for exposing young children to literature. The course presents techniques for assessing and documenting language and literacy development with an eye to adapting instruction for children with special needs. Integrating language and literacy activities with other areas of curriculum, as well as supporting family literacy, is emphasized. This course partially qualifies students to work in a licensed childcare facility.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:30pm–9:20pm, Mon Wed 6:30pm–9:20pm, Sat 9:00am–2:50pm