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 Childcare and Open Studies

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
Spring Jul. 2 - Aug. 22, 2025 Thu, Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20486 A01 No
Spring Jul. 2 - Aug. 22, 2025 Thu, Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 20487 A02 No
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 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41131 A04 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: 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
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20530 A04 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
Spring Jul. 2 - Aug. 22, 2025 Thu, Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20488 O01 No
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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