2024-25 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 18, 2024  
2024-25 Graduate Catalog
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LIT 528 - Literacy Foundations

Explores key theoretical underpinnings to research and instruction in literacy. Investigates current theories of reading/literacy and their historical roots as well as current trends in practice. Exploration of important relationships, including the connections between educational theory and practice. Prerequisite: LIT 525 or LIT 527 or LIT 535. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of language and literacy (e.g. reading, writing, communication).
  2. Explain the connections between literacy theory, research, and teaching and learning from historical and current perspectives.
  3. Analyze and advocate for the use of research-based instructional practices in literacy teaching and learning contexts. 



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