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Course Title: Current Trends in Language Arts
Campus Course Code: LIST 5325
Campus: UT Arlington
Program:
Course Description
LIST 5325 is a survey of current literature reflecting trends, issues and concerns in the field of Language Arts K-12. Some of the topics which will be investigated are: Knowledge and Power, the Phonics Debate, Defining Literacy, Assessment, Literature and Reader Response, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Special Programs, Cultural Diversity and Technology. Students will read, reflect, and respond to 36 current articles from seven major literacy journals. All articles are available on-line through electronic databases. Organized around a social constructivist philosophy, LIST 5325 affords students many opportunities to dialogue with their peers and professors in the discussion groups and through email. Students are required to participate in reader response through these discussions, and in addition, will publish a web page which will serve as electronic portfolio which publicly exhibits their work.
Materials
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Credits:3
Level:Graduate
Faculty
Course Title: Current Trends in Language Arts
Campus Course Code: LIST 5325
Campus: UT Arlington
Program:
Course Description
LIST 5325 is a survey of current literature reflecting trends, issues and concerns in the field of Language Arts K-12. Some of the topics which will be investigated are: Knowledge and Power, the Phonics Debate, Defining Literacy, Assessment, Literature and Reader Response, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Special Programs, Cultural Diversity and Technology. Students will read, reflect, and respond to 36 current articles from seven major literacy journals. All articles are available on-line through electronic databases. Organized around a social constructivist philosophy, LIST 5325 affords students many opportunities to dialogue with their peers and professors in the discussion groups and through email. Students are required to participate in reader response through these discussions, and in addition, will publish a web page which will serve as electronic portfolio which publicly exhibits their work.
Materials
Visit the Bookstores page for links to campus bookstores that provide information on course materials.
Credits:3
Level:Graduate
Faculty