The purpose of this course is to introduce the attitudes, knowledge base, and skills for effectively integrating language and literature experiences in curriculum and program planning for young children. The course highlights the importance of understanding language acquisition, understanding of the process of additional language learning, and the provision of language rich learning environments.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- 1. Typical development at stages in the language acquisition process
- a. The five aspects of language knowledge and awareness in young children
- b. Language acquisition theories and theorists
- c. Developmental progression of language knowledge
- 2. The importance of retaining first language (heritage language) in developing an additional language
- a. Importance of retaining language 1 whilst learning an additional language(s)
- b. Needs of children in groups who are learning an additional language
- 3. Select language rich activities to support language acquisition
- a. The importance of an holistic approach to language
- 4. Developmentally appropriate language activities and experiences
- a. Appropriate language/literature activities
- b. The goal and objective of the language plan
- c. A variety of references and resources for accessing language/literature activities
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60364 |
May 5, 2026 to June 23, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70135 |
September 1, 2026 to October 20, 2026 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61273 |
May 4, 2026 to July 27, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72604 |
September 1, 2026 to October 20, 2026 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42246 |
January 5, 2027 to February 23, 2027 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42254 |
January 5, 2027 to February 23, 2027 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.