READING EDUCATION (RED)

RED 110 Effective Reading, Language, and Study Skills 4 cr
A laboratory experience to increase facility in reading, language, and study skills.

RED 330* Foundations of Reading Instruction (W) 4 cr
A Sequence I course to orient the student to fundamentals in the teaching of reading and provides practice in basic skills. A minimum of 8 full days of field experience required for Sequence I.

RED 331* Teaching Reading 4 cr
A Sequence II course focusing on methodology, materials, and techniques for developing systematic instruction and diagnosis appropriate for early childhood and elementary children. Prerequisite: RED 330 or equivalent.

RED 333* Literature for Children (W) 4 cr
A Sequence II course for the selection and use of literature based on the interests, abilities, a needs of children from prekindergarten through the elementary school. Particular emphasis on creative ways of sharing books with children.

RED 348* Reading Instruction in Early 4 cr
Childhood Education 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.

RED 351* Improving Reading and Study Skills (W) 4 cr
Methods and materials in the teaching of reading. Development of effective study and skills at the secondary level is stressed.

RED 352 Literature for Adolescents 4 cr
Discussion and evaluation of literature for students in grades 7 through 12 with extensive reading, listening, and viewing of materials.

RED 458* Critical Reading in Content Field (W) 4 cr
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 non-fiction.
*Only for students admitted to teacher candidacy.

RED 530 Current Approaches to Reading Instruction 4 cr
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.
RED 531 Trends and Practices in Teaching Reading 4 cr
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. Prerequisite for RED 533.

RED 533 Diagnosis and Correction of 4 cr
Reading Disabilities 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.

RED 534 Remedial and Clinical Procedures in Reading 4 cr
A practicum in remediating reading disabilities. Each student receives close supervision in work with actual cases at varying disability levels. Prerequisite: RED 533.

RED 541 Reading and Study Skills in the Content Areas 4 cr
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.

RED 544 Word Recognition Skills in Teaching Reading 4 cr
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.

RED 545 Literature for Children and Adolescents 4 cr
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.

RED 557 Practicum in Reading Education 2 to 12 cr
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.

RED 560 Materials Workshop in Reading 4 cr
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 8 hours of workshop credit may be applied to a graduate degree in education.

RED 590 Special Topics 4 or 8 cr
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 8 hours may apply toward a degree program.

RED 594 Directed Study and Research 2 or 4 cr
Students explore through directed study research problems and issues of special interest or significance in reading education. No more than four (4) quarter hours of any departmental 594 courses can be accepted toward a degree program. Requires Departmental Permission.

RED 595 Internship: Reading Education or 1-12 cr
Reading Supervision 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.

RED 599 Thesis 1-12 cr
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.

RED 611 Theories of Language Development 4 cr
in the Teaching of Reading 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.

RED 612 Sociological Influences in Reading Instruction 4 cr
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.

RED 613 Administering and Supervising 4 cr
the Reading Program 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.

RED 615 Diagnosis and Remediation of 4 cr
Severe Reading Disabilities Provides laboratory experiences in studying severe cases of reading disabilities and in developing plans and procedures for their remediation.

RED 630 Psychological Factors in Teaching Reading 4 cr
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.

RED 640 Research in Reading 4 cr
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.

RED 690 Special Topics 4 cr
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.

RED 694 Directed Study and Research 2 or 4 cr
Students explore through directed study problems and issues of special interest or significance in reading education. No more than four (4) quarter hours of any departmental 694 courses can be accepted toward a degree program.

RED 699 Research Project 4 cr
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 quarter.

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