Courses in Reading

E Rdg 402 Reading in Secondary Schools (3)
Introduction to theory and practice of reading instruction in secondary schools. Examination of the contexts in which reading occurs, of the various philosophical approaches to secondary reading instruction, and of the major practices and procedures typically employed in reading instruction. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing.

E Rdg 487Z Literature Thinking (3)
General Education: WI
This class is designed to strengthen the reading, writing and critical thinking skills of participants using a variety of challenging texts and rigorous writing exercises. Beginning with a discussion of folk tales and creation myths, the class will move through a variety of texts (including short fiction, novels, poetry, essays, journalism, and film) to examine how "story" addresses and expresses human experience. Throughout the semester the course examines why humans are drawn to narrative and why certain topics/themes appear repeatedly in stories of all cultures and periods. The course will also spend time thinking about the role of language in thinking and how language serves to limit expression.

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