Current Trends in Language Arts with Dr. Jeannine Hirtle Course Description Semesters Offered Sample Course Syllabus Orientation Session Computer Requirements Course Login Getting Started Checklist Course Description READ 5325 is a survey of current literature reflecting trends, issues and concerns in the field of Language Arts K-12. Students will read, reflect, and respond to 36 current articles from seven major literacy journals.
All articles are available on-line through electronic databases.
Organized around a social constructivist philosophy, READ 5325 affords students many opportunities to dialogue with their peers and professors on the UT Telecampus WebBoard and through email. Students are required to participate in reader response through these discussions, and in addition, will publish a web page which will serve as electronic portfolio which publicly exhibits their work. Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later, Netscape Communicator 4.0 or later, or Internet Explorer 4.01 or later. Cable modems, xDSL, or ISDN will work, depending on how much other traffic is on your shared line. You must first be admitted to the University of Texas at Arlington and the Graduate School.