Literacy - ELCC 1007

This introductory course will provide students with an understanding of early literacy. Students will learn strategies that can be used to develop a child's interest and skills related to listening, speaking, reading, and writing that form the foundation of a language arts curriculum. Students will also explore the effective use of children's literature, storytelling, puppetry, and dramatic play and the importance of cultural considerations and individual differences.

Note: Restricted to Early Learning and Child Care and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41128 A01 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41129 A02 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41130 A03 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Sat: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
 42380 E01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11155 A01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11156 A02 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11158 A03 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12548 A04 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 11160 E01 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20527 A01 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20528 A02 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20529 A03 No
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11157 O01 No
Winter Mar. 17 - Apr. 17, 2026 Tue: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
Fri: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11159 Q01 No

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

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