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ECCE 2308: Language and Literature
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Early Childhood Education
School
Continuing Studies
Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce the attitudes, knowledge base, and skills for effectively integrating language and literature experiences in curriculum and program planning for young children. The course highlights the importance of understanding language acquisition, understanding of the process of additional language learning, and the provision of language rich learning environments.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe typical developmental stages in the language acquisition process.
- Explain the importance of retaining first language (heritage language) in developing additional language(s)
- Select language rich activities to support language acquisition
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate language activities and experiences
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Total Hours: 40
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, guest speakers, field trips, group work, discussions, debates, SECD Resources
(Science of Early Child Development teaching resources for post secondary training institutions).
(Science of Early Child Development teaching resources for post secondary training institutions).
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Language and Literature Group Time Plan |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Poetry Collection |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Book Reviews |
|
Participation |
20 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Quiz on stages of language development |
Course topics
- 1. Typical development at stages in the language acquisition process
- a. The five aspects of language knowledge and awareness in young children
- b. Language acquisition theories and theorists
- c. Developmental progression of language knowledge
- 2. The importance of retaining first language (heritage language) in developing an additional language
- a. Importance of retaining language 1 whilst learning an additional language(s)
- b. Needs of children in groups who are learning an additional language
- 3. Select language rich activities to support language acquisition
- a. The importance of an holistic approach to language
- 4. Developmentally appropriate language activities and experiences
- a. Appropriate language/literature activities
- b. The goal and objective of the language plan
- c. A variety of references and resources for accessing language/literature activities
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.