Academic Catalog

Language Arts (LART)

LART 3005  Intro to Teaching of Reading  
Prerequisite: Admisssion to the Candidacy, Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education  
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)  
This course is an intensive study of reading skills in the area of readiness, vocabulary development, phonics, word recognition, and comprehension. Students will become familiar with research-based practices in methods and curriculum as well as strategies for organizing classrooms to support literacy development in diverse school populations.  
LART 3006  Teach Read in Content Areas  
Prerequisite: Admission to Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Middle Grades Education, or Secondary Education Program  
Credit Hours:(3-0-3) This course is a study of the scope and sequence of skills and methods related to the teaching of comprehension, vocabulary, study skills, and critical reading in the content areas. Strategies for improving content area instruction and developing appreciation and interest in reading are addressed.  
LART 3007  Analysis & Correction of Read  
Prerequisite: Admission to the Candidacy, Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education   
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)  
This course is designed to provide future teachers working with diverse and at-risk school populations with researched-based prevention and intervention strategies. Informal reading assessment, remedial strategies for individuals, small and large groups, characteristics and needs of special populations, and reearched-based preventative practices are addressed.  
LART 3030  Adolescent Literature  
Prerequisite: Admission to Middle Grades Education Program  
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)  
Investigation of literature and multimedia offerings appropriate for adolescent readers. It is recommended that the candidate take an introductory course to technology prior to taking this class.  
LART 3090  Children's Literature  
Prerequisite: Admission to the Candidacy, Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education  
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)  
This course is designed to address the evaluation and study of books for children and the integration of conventional and creative forms of written expression into elementary school curriculum. This course will focus on the utilization of children's literature and writing to support academic, social, emotional, and cultural awareness and development.  
LART 4800  Curric & Instr in Reading Educ  
Prerequisite: Admission to Middle Grades Education Program  
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)  
This course is designed to prepare middle grades teachers to work in the area of literacy, especially in the area of reading instruction. Planning, teaching, evaluation, and organizational skills including reading skills are applied to the teaching of reading at the 4-12 grade level.