ECE 343 - Emergent Literacy.

(Formerly EDU 362). ECE 100, ECE 200, ECE 225, ECE 235, EDE 360; prior or concurrent election of ECE 240. (3).

In-depth exploration of young children’s literacy development. Oral and written language development, functions of oral and written language, and the connection between oral language and the development of literacy. Focus on methods that support young children’s emergent literacy and create language and literacy-rich environments in early childhood programs.