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EDRD 419: Literacy Across the Disciplines

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

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines language and literacy processes of adolescent learners. Builds understanding of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing in content areas. Evaluates disciplinary instructional strategies to support students’ development of academic language and comprehension, including adaptations for diverse learners’ needs. Fosters an awareness of the role of multiple texts and independent reading in adolescent learners’ literacy practices. Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: ((SEED 367C, 372C, 466C, 469C or 473C) and (SEED 467*C, 472*C, 476*C, 479*C or 483*C)).
* May be taken concurrently.
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Upcoming Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: DL1, CRN 19013, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 20460, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Susan Groundwater
  • Fall 2018, Section: 001, CRN 81050, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Amy Hutchison
  • Spring 2017, Section: 001, CRN 17796, Instructor: Amy Hutchison
  • Spring 2017, Section: 002, CRN 22486, Instructor: Amy Hutchison
  • Fall 2016, Section: 001, CRN 78365, Instructor: Michael Richardson
  • Spring 2016, Section: DL1, CRN 21453, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Lesley King
  • Fall 2015, Section: 002, CRN 82501, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Jennifer Drake Patrick
  • Spring 2015, Section: 001, CRN 13768, Instructor: Janet Schiavone
  • Fall 2014, Section: 002, CRN 80533, Instructor: Michelle Ohanian
  • Spring 2014, Section: 001, CRN 14917, Instructor: Jennifer Drake Patrick
  • Spring 2014, Section: 002, CRN 21986, Instructor: Jennifer Drake Patrick
  • Fall 2013, Section: 001, CRN 77782, Instructor: Jennifer Drake Patrick
  • Spring 2013, Section: 001, CRN 17905, Instructor: Judith Fontana
  • Spring 2012, Section: 001, CRN 12909, Instructor: Judith Fontana
  • Spring 2011, Section: 001, CRN 13579, Instructor: Debby Deal
  • Fall 2010, Section: 002, CRN 79613, Instructor: Debby Deal
  • Spring 2010, Section: 001, CRN 18529, Instructor: Debby Deal
  • Fall 2009, Section: 001, CRN 74380, Instructor: Courtney Gaskins