EDRL A674 — Foundational Theories of Language and Literacy Development 3 Credits
Explores the historical and theoretical lenses that have informed perspectives on literacy and bi/multiliteracy learning and practices. Content includes foundational theories of reading and language development (first and subsequent languages), how they emerged in relation to one another throughout history, and research on language, cognition and language systems, as they relate to literacy development. The course will emphasize connections between theory and practice, and how theoretical stances inform how we design learning experiences and contexts. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the School of Education, graduate standing, and departmental approval