EDSE 557: Language Development and Emergent Literacy for Diverse Learners Ages 3-5

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credit hours: 3

Description: Prerequisite: admission to a Mason graduate program. Addresses first and second language acquisition and its application in the various contexts in which children develop. Explores the impact of disability and second language acquisition, and the inter-relationship of speaking, listening, and writing. Includes review of characteristics and etiology of children with language disabilities. Also addresses the diversity of communication styles in families, communities, and cultures. Requires field experience.

Semesters taught: Information is currently not available

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Upcoming Sections

Please check the Schedule of Classes at patriotweb.gmu.edu for the most up to date information.

Recent Sections (partial list)

  • Fall 2006, Section: 5U1, CRN 74169, Instructor: Julie Kidd
  • Spring 2007, Section: 001, CRN 14080, Instructor: Janice Im
  • Fall 2007, Section: 001, CRN 71738, Instructor: Janice Im
  • Summer Session X 2008, Section: Xs1 (General), CRN 0, Instructor: Marci Kinas-Jerome Syllabus

Cross-listed sections:

  • EDSE 457 Fall 2006, Section: 5U1, CRN 74168, Instructor: Julie Kidd
  • EDSE 457 Spring 2007, Section: 001, CRN 14079, Instructor: Janice Im
  • EDSE 457 Fall 2007, Section: 001, CRN 71737, Instructor: Janice Im