An examination of the relationship between language structure and the reading process, with emphasis on practical problems, such as the variety of dialectally different sound-symbol correspondence in English. Discussion of selected issues in reading related to instructional methods, classroom assessment techniques, types of reading programs, and innovations and trends of reading instruction. Also included are the topics of readability, content area reading, utilization of research in reading, and alternatives for meeting the reading needs of the exceptional learner. Surveys the impact of historical and current influences on the reading curriculum. Provides clinical experience in diagnosis and remediation of reading disability cases.
Students diagnose and give remedial reading treatments to disabled individuals and small groups.
Guidance of students conducting research and writing a thesis to fulfill the requirements of the program, Master of Arts in Reading. A case study approach to the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities. Appropriate remedial instruction is related to diagnostic findings. These courses present detailed treatment of selected issues and concerns in Reading. Consult the Schedule of Classes for current offerings.