READ 8320 - Phonology, Orthography, and Linguistic Processes in Reading

This course focuses on the theories of written language learning, including how phonological and orthographic language systems change over time. Theories and research related to letters, sounds and their relationships, word patterns, and spelling knowledge will be used to plan reading instruction. An emphasis will be placed on the role of texts for stimulating print awareness and developing strategies for integrating multiple sources of information.