SC ED 250
Literacy and Learning for the Disciplines
Teacher Education
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
An investigation of the literacies needed to participate in the various disciplines and the support needed to learn those literacies.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 10: A, B, C, D, E, T, I (Standard grade rule with a T option)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Identify Disciplinary Texts & Literacies
Learning Outcome
Identify the range of texts and literacies used to communicate, reason, and participate within a specific discipline. (GE letters #1 & #2)
Title
Contrast Literacy Across Disciplines
Learning Outcome
Contrast the literacies necessary to participate in a discipline with those needed in different disciplines. (GE letters #1 & #2)
Title
Describe Support for Acquiring Literacies
Learning Outcome
Describe supports needed for individuals to gain the literacies necessary to read and write disciplinary texts. (GE letters #3)
Title
Know Theories of the Disciplines
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of the theories related to disciplinary literacy (including texts, reading, writing, communicating, reasoning) and the implications of these theories for participation in disciplinary practices. (GE letters #2)
