LRC 564 Literacy and the Arts

The purpose of this pan-disciplinary course is to investigate literacy activities fostered by integrating fine arts skills into the curriculum. All the arts have a place in the classroom. Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Dance, and Media Arts all contribute to learning. Research shows that there are benefits
in perceived self-efficacy, collaboration, and creativity and problem-solving from using the arts to engage children. The study of semiotic transmediation, constructionism and the re-presentation of information in alternate sign systems, the psychology of art, art as experience, arts-based research are all basic to this course. This course is intended for Masters and Doctoral students in who are interested in broad applications of art-related methodologies for teaching and learning.

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