This course is a study of all six area of language arts including reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, visual literacy, and the interrelationships among them. Quality literature of many genres is used as a vehicle for integrating language instruction across the curriculum. This paves the way to understanding the language arts through a strong literature and a solid research base. The course also addresses the science of reading, the use of developmentally appropriate strategies, and materials used in teaching communication skills to diverse students (P-5). Prerequisite: EN102.