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ECED 402: Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Young Learners, Birth-Age 5

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines language acquisition and literacy development of diverse young learners, birth-age 5. Emphasizes language acquisition, reading, and writing in young children with diverse abilities and from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Focuses on evidence-based assessment and instructional practices that promote young children’s language and literacy development. Notes: Field experience required. Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

Upcoming Sections

  • Summer 2024, Section: 001*, CRN 43256, Format: Online, Instructor: Daniel Ferguson
  • Fall 2024, Section: 001*, CRN 73988, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Erin Geiger

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Prior Sections (partial list)