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Course Descriptions/Religion 351
didactic units of studies. The course will be taught both in English and Spanish.
4320. Seminar in Reading 3 hours
Prerequisite: RDG 4402
Critical examination of selected literature that has been published in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students are encouraged to broaden their understanding of the concepts that are introduced in the two courses: RDG 4401 and 4402.
4321. Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading 3 hours Difficulties in Middle School
Preservice teachers will develop skills for diagnosing and providing support for reading and writing difficulties in the middle grades, including knowledge of beginning reading instruction for below-level students.
4323. English as a Second Language Literacy 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, EDU 3431 or 3432, EDU 3324, and admission to Teacher Education
This course is an introduction to the student of the second language acquisition and of teaching strategies facilitation the process of learning a new language and literacy. The course will emphasize language acquisition theories, learning processes, social and affective factors in learning a second language, best teaching practices in dual language and English as a Second Language classrooms, and literacy development, emergent literacy for English-speaking students, and LPAC duties and responsibilities.
4347. Reading in the Content Area 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, EDU 3432, and admission to Teacher Education
A course to assist teachers and prospective teachers in becoming aware of and sensitive to reading in content classrooms. Focus is on both diagnostic and instructional techniques in content area instruction. Laboratory required.
4401. Beginning Literacy 4 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, EDU 3431, and admission to Teacher Education
This course focuses on the overall literacy development in young children; pre-birth though age 6. Phonological awareness and phonics skills are taught. Development processes in reading and writing are emphasized. Appropriate teaching strategies and techniques are practiced with primary grade children in a school setting. Fifteen (15) hours of field experience are required.
4402. Intermediate Literacy 4 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, EDU 3431, and admission to Teacher Education
This course focuses on the most current research, theory, and methods of reading and writing instruction, while providing students with the background knowledge in language arts necessary to prepare an integrated unit of instruction. Various instructional and assessment techniques are modeled. A practical application project, based on work with a student in an intermediate school setting, is incorporated into the course requirements. Fifteen (15) hours of field experience are required.
Religion (REL)
1111. Church Internship: Christian Education 1 hour
A reflective study of the ministry of the church focusing on its ministry of Christian education and involving observation in a church setting, reflection on ministry with church leaders, and weekly seminars under the leadership of the religion faculty.