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Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to help prospective teachers, classroom
teachers, reading and language arts specials and researchers in
content fields develop knowledge, understanding, attitudes and
competencies essential for concept development through content
reading at all levels of school. Special attention is given to problems in
reading faced by teachers in content areas in middle and secondary
schools. Students examine electronic aids for their potential for
improving reading in content areas.

EDUC 554 SEMINAR IN CURRICULUM
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This seminar has three main purposes: (1) to assist the student in
completing the research paper requirement; (2) to review major topics
in the area of concentration; and (3) to achieve an in-depth exploration
of major issues and trends in the field of curriculum. The seminar must
be taken during the last six hours of the degree program.

EDUC 556 CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR PEOPLES AND
CULTURES OF WEST
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
The course will provide training in the development, creation,
dissemination and use of curricular materials on peoples and cultures
of West Africa. Appropriate materials and techniques for both
elementary and secondary levels are included.

EDUC 560: PROCESSES AND ACQUISITIONS IN READING

Prerequisites: EDUC 544
Credits: 3 hours

This course is designed to assist pre-service teachers in understanding
the reading acquisition process. Introduction to language structures
including spoken syllables, phonemes, graphemes and morphemes is
included in this course. Participants will be introduced to current
scientific research.

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