LITERATURE AND LITERACY

CURRIC 632

Course Description

Role of literature in literacy development from pre-school to high school. Theories and practices in regard to interpretation, reader response, criticism, genres, multiculturalism, and literature for early literacy and in content learning.

Prerequisties

Declared in Elementary Education or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

0.6% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

3.28% from Historical

Class Size

65.08% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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