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This course develops an understanding of the reading acquisition process through analysis of reading and written language development, and the study of current issues in reading research. It is organized around current, scientific, research-based theoretical models that account for individual differences in reading. Introduction to language structures including spoken syllables, phonemes, graphemes, and morphemes is included in this course. Participants will apply knowledge of the core areas of language to reading acquisition in terms of first and second language acquisition, typical development and exceptionalities. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education Reading requirement for an initial certificate or renewal of a certificate in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education Generic Infant/Primary, and Special Education Generic Elementary/Middle. =====

**There is not a textbook for the course**. In 2000, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) mandated the performance outcomes and essential knowledge and skills (competencies) for this and three other reading courses that are required for certification in early childhood, elementary and special education in Maryland. These courses have been reviewed to determine their adherence to the Maryland Reading Course Revision Guidelines and have been approved.
 * Readings **

There is not one textbook that covers the large number of required outcomes and competencies for EDUC 201: Processes and Acquisition of Reading. Rather than requiring students to purchase multiple texts to cover the content, the readings will consist of electronic links to primary source documents by well-regarded experts for each of the topics in each learning module.

//Additional readings appropriate to the area of specialization may be required. //

Core Syllabus
====The Performance Outcomes and Objectives that were submitted to Maryland State Department of Education for approval and must be covered in the course are in this document. ====

