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LITERACY AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

CURRIC 500
Course Description

Survey and critical analysis of language and literacy development in and out of school, with a focus on the elementary school years.

Prerequisties

Declared in Elementary Education or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

2.81% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.35% from Historical

A Rate
100%

6.1% from Historical

Class Size
12

10.34% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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