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LRC 139 Literacy Tutoring (3) Introduction to literacy and study strategies theory and practices; observation of literacy learning; supervised literacy tutoring.

LRC 195A Freshman Colloquium (1) I II

LRC 197A Investigating Learning Strategies (3)

LRC 199 Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./] I II

LRC 304 Decoding Skills in the Elementary School (2) I II Basic decoding skills needed in reading; methods and materials used in teaching reading.

LRC 320 Teaching with New Technologies (3) S Surveys current technological developments, including hardware and software, and their impact on teaching and learning processes in schools today.

LRC 393 Internship (1-2) [Rpt./] I II

LRC 394 Practicum (1-6) [Rpt./]

LRC 399 Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]

LRC 399H Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]

LRC 406 Foundations of Reading Instruction in Spanish (3) II Introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of the reading process, with attention to essential decoding and comprehension skills; special application for teaching Spanish-speaking children to read. Taught in Spanish. P, Spanish fluency.

LRC 410 Foundations of Bilingual Education (3) I II Socio-cultural factors, language practices and education; analysis of theories and practices affecting bilingual learners; historical, social and cultural influences; relationship of theory to the characteristics and needs of the bilingual learner. May be convened with LRC 510.

LRC 412 Educating the Culturally Diverse (3) I II Issues faced in education associated with ethnic and linguistic pluralism in the United States; analysis of the interaction of school, community, cultural and family factors in the education of diverse populations. May be convened with LRC 512.

LRC 414 Bilingual Reading and Writing (3) I Analysis of reading and writing situations encountered by bilingual students; phonological, semantic, and syntactic aspects of instruction; methods and materials. May be convened with LRC 514.

LRC 415 Media and Reading, Language and Arts (3) Procedures for planning, creating and using effective media presentations in reading and language arts instructional settings. May be convened with LRC 515.

LRC 418 Methods and Materials in Bilingual Education (3) I II Analysis and evaluation of methods and materials used in bilingual education programs; effective strategies in first and second languages; concurrent and separate language approaches and cooperative models. May be convened with LRC 518.

LRC 428 Bilingual Curriculum and Development (3) I II Theory and application of curriculum development to bilingual instructional programs: designs, organizational patterns, materials and media, change strategies, and evaluation. May be convened with LRC 528.

LRC 430 Computer Application for Teachers (3) I II Introduction to computer applications for language arts and other educators; examination of current and proposed hardware and software; survey of technological developments and trends impacting education; examination of social, psychological and educational consequences of technology in education. May be convened with LRC 530.

LRC 435 Content Area Literacy in a Multicultural School (3) I II Prepares teachers to integrate knowledge of cultural diversity and literacy processes with their content and specialization. P, admission to the College of Education. May be convened with LRC 535.

LRC 480 Children's Literature in the Classroom (3) Analysis and discussion of classic and contemporary children's literature of all genres, and its relationship to language, reading and culture. P, admission to the College of Education. May be convened with LRC 580.

LRC 493 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

LRC 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

LRC 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]

LRC 499 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

LRC 504 Language and Culture in Education (3) I II Introduction to aspects of language and culture that affect education, particularly in reading, writing and the language arts; discussion of social and political concerns.

LRC 505 Essentials of Reading and Writing (3) I II Survey of reading and writing relationships: development, instruction, and evaluation.

LRC 507 Teaching of Reading: Decoding and Comprehension (3) I II Linguistic, psychological and cultural bases of decoding and comprehension; theories that influence practice; materials and practices that facilitate learning to read.

LRC 508 The Mexican-American: A Cultural Perspective (3) I (Identical with MAS 508, which is home).

LRC 510 Foundations of Bilingual Education (3) I II For a description of course topics see LRC 410. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or other project. May be convened with LRC 410.

LRC 512 Educating the Culturally Diverse (3) I II For a description of course topics see LRC 412. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or other project on an aspect related to the course. May be convened with LRC 412.

LRC 514 Bilingual Reading and Writing (3) I For a description of course topics see LRC 414. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or other project. (Identical with SLAT 514). May be convened with LRC 414.

LRC 515 Media and Reading, Language and Arts (3) For a description of course topics see LRC 415. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or project. May be convened with LRC 415.

LRC 518 Methods and Materials in Bilingual Education (3) I II For a description of course topics see LRC 418. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or other project on an aspect related to the course. May be convened with LRC 418.

LRC 527 Developing Language Arts Curriculum (3) II Curriculum theory and models; staff development for implementing change; scope and sequence; planning effective learning experiences. P, LRC 504, LRC 505.

LRC 528 Bilingual Curriculum and Development (3) I II For a description of course topics see LRC 428. Graduate-level requirements may include an in-depth research paper or other project on an aspect related to the course. (Identical with SLAT 528). May be convened with LRC 428.

LRC 530 Computer Application for Teachers (3) I II For a description of course topics see LRC 430. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or other project. May be convened with LRC 430.

LRC 532 Pre-Reading and Beginning Reading Development (3) I II An examination of various aspects involved in pre-reading and beginning reading development, including psychological, sociological, physiological, linguistic and educational considerations.

LRC 535 Content Area Literacy in a Multicultural School (3) I II For a description of course topics see LRC 435. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or other project. May be convened with LRC 435.

LRC 537 Classroom Diagnosis and Instruction (3) I II Procedures for diagnosing and developing reading and writing skills for pupils of below-average achievement level. P, or CR, LRC 505.

LRC 545 Research in Computer Language Arts (3) I II The role of scholarship and research in the rapidly evolving field of computer-mediated language arts teaching and learning. Analysis of research methodologies and evaluation of technology's impact on the classroom learning experience.

LRC 551 Reading, Writing and Texts: A Psych-Sociolinguistic Perspective (3) I II Readers and writers as users of language; reading and writing as language processes; what makes a text a text.

LRC 553 Language Acquisition and Development (3) I Study of the development of language in young children; focus on oral language and its relationship to emergent literacy; instructional strategies that build on language development.

LRC 554 Applied Linguistics in Education (3) I The application to curriculum, teaching and learning of concepts from linguistics, psycho-linguistics and sociolinguistics. P, or CR, LRC 551. (Identical with SLAT 554).

LRC 557 Application of Miscue Analysis (3) II Study of miscue analysis to explore the reading process, reading research, and readability, as well as to evaluate readers; applications to reading strategies and curriculum; focus on comprehension. P, or CR, LRC 551.

LRC 559 Whole Language: Curriculum and Organization (3) II Whole language pedagogy: theory, curriculum, organization, and practice. Application will be made to all levels in first and second languages. Field Trips.

LRC 575 Anthropology and Education (3) I Intended to acquaint students with anthropological theories and methods which can have an impact on educational analysis. (Identical with ANTH 575).

LRC 576 Teacher Research (3) II Focuses on issues an implications of the teacher research movement within education and on the research strategies and techniques used by teachers in conducting research in their own classroom settings

LRC 578 Field Experience (3) I II Supervised experience in assessment and instruction of literacy-related practices. P, or CR, LRC 504 or LRC 505.

LRC 580 Children's Literature in the Classroom (3) For a description of course topics see LRC 480. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or other project. May be convened with LRC 480.

LRC 581 Multiethnic Literature and Literacy (3) I Analyzes the use of multiethnic literature that fosters self-concept, acceptance, and a sense of identity to develop literacy. Includes readings from the major categories of multiethnic literature about Black, Native, Hispanic, and Asian Americans.

LRC 582 The Art of the Picture Book (4) I II A picture book conveys its meaning through the integration of art and language. This course examines visual literacy through the art of picture books by exploring art as a meaning-making process.

LRC 583 Literature Discussions (3) I II Issues related to dialogue about children's literature within a community of readers. Research, theory and practice related to literature discussion groups, text, sets, reader response and collaborative learning.

LRC 584 Literature and Literacy for Young Children (3) I Examines children's literature and its role in the literacy development of young children (preschool - 3rd grade). Explores both the types of literature and ways to bring children and books together.

LRC 585 Literature for Adolescents (3) II This course offers teachers, librarians, and others an opportunity to explore and critique the wealth of literature written especially for young adult readers.

LRC 591 Preceptorship (1-6) [Rpt./]

LRC 593 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./] I II

LRC 594 Practicum (1) [Rpt./] I

LRC 595A Issues in Language, Reading and Culture (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II P, LRC 504, LRC 505.

LRC 595B Language Learning and Reading Disabilities (3) II (Identical with SERP 595B, which is home).

LRC 595C Issues in Educating Bilingual/Multicultural Children (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II

LRC 595D Applications of Language and Literacy (3) [Rpt./ 2] II S

LRC 595E Anthropology and Education (3) I (Identical with ANTH 595E).

LRC 597A Southern Arizona Writing Project (3-9) [Rpt./ 12 units] (Identical with ENGL 597A, which is home).

LRC 597B Miscue Analysis in Teacher Education (2-3) II

LRC 597O The Teaching of English (3) [Rpt./ 1] (Identical with ENGL 597O, which is home).

LRC 599 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

LRC 612 Grammatical Analysis (3) I P, ENGL 506 or an introductory linguistics course. (Identical with ENGL 612, which is home).

LRC 613 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3) I (Identical with ENGL 613, which is home).

LRC 635 Reading and Writing in Content Areas (3) II Methodology appropriate for reading and writing to learn content; compatible organizational models; program implementation. P, or CR, LRC 507, LRC 504, LRC 505 or LRC 551.

LRC 638 Reading Diagnostic Laboratory (3-6) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II Supervised practice in reading assessment; identification of factors influencing reading achievement, evaluation, construction, and administration of assessment procedures; development of interview techniques. P, LRC 507, LRC 537.

LRC 639 Reading Instructional Laboratory (3-6) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II Supervised practice in teaching reading and writing; preparing, analyzing and critiquing special instructional programs for students. P, LRC 507, LRC 537. Open to majors only.

LRC 640 Multicultural Education and Social Justice (3) I II Critical issues in multicultural education, focusing on culture, language, power, and identity, with application to the creation of more just and equitable educational systems.

LRC 653 Written Language Development (3) Study of latest research in the writing and reading development of preschool and school-aged children; relationships between reading and writing development explored through student research; applications to instruction. P, LRC 505, LRC 553.

LRC 677 History of American Indian Education (3) I II (Identical with AIS 677, which is home).

LRC 678 Contemporary American Indian Education and Research (3) I II (Identical with AIS 678, which is home).

LRC 693 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

LRC 694A Bilingual Education (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II P, 15 graduate units including LRC 510 and LRC 514.

LRC 696A Language, Reading and Culture (1-3) [Rpt./ 21 units] P, 15 graduate units including LRC 504 and LRC 505.

LRC 696B Research in Bilingual Education (1-6) I II

LRC 696C Research in Language and Literacy (1-6) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II

LRC 699 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

LRC 791 Preceptorship (1-6) [Rpt./]

LRC 795A Theory and Research in Language, Reading and Culture (1-3) [Rpt./ 15 units] I II

LRC 796A Research and Evaluation in Language, Reading and Culture (1-3) [Rpt./ 15 units] I II

LRC 900 Research (1-6) [Rpt./]

LRC 909 Master's Report (1-3)

LRC 910 Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]

LRC 920 Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

LRC 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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