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=Welcome to ECI 745: Literacy Theory and Research=


 * __Course Objectives__:**

The goals of this class are for you to:


 * 1) Explore, define and describe educational research within the context of literacy theory.
 * 2) Identify and become versed in the history and issues that surround literacy theories and instruction.
 * 3) Synthesize and articulate how literacy theories overlap and inform each other or stand in opposition.
 * 4) Identify seminal work from various literacy theories and understand how these have influence more current literacy research.
 * 5) Become familiar with prominent figures (current and historical) in the field of literacy.
 * 6) Develop a relationship with other literacy colleagues (scholars and fellow students)


 * __Course Catalog Description:__**

Advanced study of theoretical models of reading, research issues in reading and in other language processes. In-depth theoretical models of reading. Emphasis on critical examination and analysis of research investigating reading acquisition, mature reading behavior and related language processes.


 * __Required Reading:__**

Friere, P. (1986). //Pedagogy of the oppressed//. New York: Continuum.

Tracey, D. H. & Morrow, L. M. (2006). //Lenses on Reading: An introduction to theories// //and models.// New York: Guilford Press.

Rosenblatt, L. (1978). //The Reader, the Text, the Poem//. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press.

Delpit, L. (2006). //Other people’s children.// New York: New Press.


 * Highly Recommended:**

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