| READING
EDUCATION (RED) |
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| RED 110 |
Effective
Reading, Language and Study Skills |
3 cr |
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A
laboratory experience to increase facility in reading,
language, and study skills. |
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| RED 330*
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Foundations of Reading Instruction (W)
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3 cr |
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| A
course to orient the student to fundamentals in
the teaching of reading and provides practice
in basic skills. Prerequisite:
EEC 290. Corequisites: EEC 332, 346, and RED 333. |
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| RED 331* |
Teaching
Reading |
3 cr |
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| A
sequence course focusing on methodology, materials,
and techniques for developing systematic instruction
and diagnosis appropriate for early childhood
and elementary children. Prerequisites:
RED 330, and 333; and EEC
290. Corequisites: EEC 335, 336, 337, and 335. |
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| RED 333*
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Literature for Children (W)
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3 cr |
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| A
course for the selection and use of literature
based on the interests, abilities, a need of children
from prekindergarten through the elementary school.
Particular emphasis on creative ways of sharing
books with children. Prerequisite:
EEC 290. Corequisites: RED 330; EEC 332 and 346. |
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RED 334
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Literature
for Young Children |
3 cr |
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A
survey course dealing with methods of using literary
materials with children in
preschool through the primary grades. It is designed
to assist preservice teachers to become widely
acquainted with books and related materials for
today's young children. |
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| RED 348*
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Reading Instruction in
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3 cr |
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Early Childhood Education
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| Emphasis
on methods, materials, and special techniques
for developing readiness for reading and initiating
systematic reading instructions; involvement of
principles of diagnostic teaching and integration
with other language arts throughout the course.
Prerequisite: RED 330. |
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| RED 451* |
Content Area Literacy
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3 cr |
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| Methods
and materials in the teaching of reading. Development
of effective study and skills at the secondary
level is stressed. Prerequisites:
SED 340 or SED 341. Corequisites: SED 453 or
SED 454 or SED 456 or SED 457. |
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| RED 352* |
Literature
for Adolescents |
3 cr |
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| Discussion
and evaluation of literature
for students in grades 7 through 12 with extensive
reading, listening, and viewing of materials. |
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| RED 458* |
Critical
Reading in Content Field (W) |
3 cr |
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| An
examination of non-fiction (and some fiction)
which emphasizes critical reading skills. Various
types of prose will be considered including that
found in textbooks, newspapers and other periodicals,
popular fiction, and nonfiction. |
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| RED 530 |
Current
Approaches to Reading Instruction |
3 cr |
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| A
survey of major reading methods and approaches,
followed by more detailed study and manipulation
of certain components and specialized procedures
which can improve and enhance instruction. Includes
comparative study of reading methods used in other
countries. |
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| RED 531 |
Trends
and Practices in Teaching Reading |
3 cr |
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| Begins
with in-depth study of the nature of reading as
a process and its place in the total school program
and extends through assessments, methods, materials,
and personalized procedures for pupils and teachers. |
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| RED 533 |
Diagnosis
and Correction of Reading Disabilities |
3 cr |
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| First,
an intensive study of steps in the diagnosis of
reading disabilities; second, a survey of corrective
and remedial techniques for eliminating the difficulties;
the third, application of diagnostic and instructional
techniques to specific type of disabilities. Prerequisite:
RED 531. |
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| RED 534 |
Remedial
and Clinical Procedures in Reading |
3 cr |
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| A
practicum in remediating reading disabilities.
Each student receives close supervision in work
with actual cases at varying disability levels.
Prerequisite: RED 533. |
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| RED 541 |
Reading and Study Skills in the Content
Areas
| 3
cr |
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| Methods
and techniques of teaching reading and study skills
in the content areas. Emphasis is placed on assisting
teachers in all subject matter areas and in setting
up developmental reading programs for all students. |
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| RED 544 |
Word Recognition
Skills in Teaching Reading |
3 cr |
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| Designed
to provide background, theory, and practice in
the mastery of the techniques of teaching phonics,
structural analysis, context clues, and dictionary
skills as aspects of a meaningful reading process. |
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| RED 545
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Literature
for Children and Adolescents |
3 cr |
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| Provides
a comprehensive survey of books written for children
and adolescents, and makes appropriate interspersions
of periodicals and other media. Through varied
class activities, with emphasis on techniques
for encouraging literary enjoyment, the student
will increase skill in making children's literature
an integral part of the school curriculum. |
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| RED 557 |
Practicum
in Reading Education |
1 to 9
cr |
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| Experiences
in working in the area of reading instruction
and/or diagnosis under the supervision of a reading
teacher or supervisor and a college supervisor. |
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| RED 560 |
Materials
Workshop in Reading |
3 cr |
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| A
topical workshop in which participants have experiences
in creating, designing, constructing and using
instructional materials and activities. This work
will emphasize reading and language arts. Prerequisites:
Consent of the instructor. No more than six hours
of workshop credit may be applied to a graduate
degree in education. Prerequisite: Permission
of the instructor. |
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| RED 590 |
Special
Topics |
3 or 6
cr |
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| Guided
investigation of topics in reading education,
such as curriculum revision, course or program
design, newly evolved trends in reading education,
and implications of research in reading education.
No more than six hours may apply toward a degree
program. |
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| RED 594 |
Directed
Study and Research |
1 to 3
cr |
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| Students
explore through directed study research problems
and issues of special interest or significance
in reading education. No more than three semester
hours of any departmental 594 courses can be accepted
toward a degree program. Prerequisite: Permission
of the department chair. |
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| RED 595
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Internship:
Reading Education or |
1-9 cr |
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| The
internship is a supervised learning experience
in a work setting similar to that in which an
educator will eventually be employed. The internship
provides students with an opportunity to apply
the theories and concepts learned during the graduate
program. |
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| A
student selects a project, study, or investigation
which is related to reading education. The project
will form the basis for the thesis. A thesis committee
will provide direction during the investigation
and during the writing of the thesis. |
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| RED 611 |
Theories
of Language Development in the |
3 cr |
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| Emphasizes
theories of language acquisition and development.
Includes linguistics, language development of
the culturally different child, and application
of theory to classroom practices in reading and
related areas. |
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| RED 612
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Sociological
Influences in Reading Instruction |
3 cr |
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| Focuses
upon the history of reading instruction, sociological
factors influencing reading, reading in relation
to other media of communication, and ways of applying
these findings in classroom and clinical practice. |
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| RED 613 |
Administering
and Supervising |
3 cr |
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| Analyzes
and interprets administrative and supervisory
roles and functions as they relate to the total
school program, elementary through high school.
Stress is upon facilitating and enhancing all
aspects of the programs. |
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| RED 615
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Diagnosis
and Remediation |
3 cr |
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of Severe
Reading Disabilities |
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| Provides
laboratory experiences in studying severe cases
of reading disabilities and in developing plans
and procedures for their remediation. |
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| RED 630 |
Psychological
Factors in Teaching Reading |
3 cr |
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| Relates
pertinent psychological concepts and principles
to (1) current definitions of the reading process,
(2) methods of teaching, and (3) special procedures
for reluctant and disabled readers. The student
may apply these concepts and principles in regular
or laboratory settings. |
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| RED 640 |
Research
in Reading |
3 cr |
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| A
critical analysis and evaluation of the significant
research studies in reading from which reading
concepts emerge and from which implications for
teaching and further research may be drawn. |
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| RED 690
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Special
Topics |
3 cr |
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| Guided
investigation of topics in reading education,
such as curriculum revision, course or program
design, newly evolved trends in reading education,
and implications of research in reading education. |
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| RED 694
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Directed
Study and Research |
1 or 3
cr |
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| Students
explore through directed study problems an issues
of special interest or significance in reading
education. No more than three semester hours of
any departmental 694 courses can be accepted toward
a degree program. Prerequisite: Permission of
the department chair. |
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| RED 699
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Research
Project |
3 cr |
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| A
supervised research project, study, or investigation
in reading. Student will conduct an investigation,
and apply concepts and skills learned during the
sixth-year program. May be taken more than one
semester. Prerequisite: Permission of the department
chair. |
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for students admitted to teacher candidacy. |
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