A detailed model syllabus is presented for a general introduction to literacy studies from linguistic and sociocultural perspectives. Topics included the relationship between oral and written language, acquisition of literacy, biliteracy, the relationship between literacy and socioeconomic/sociopolitical factors, and the impact of societal expectations on literacy. The course was cross-listed with the Departments of Educational Psychology and Linguistics. Texts used in the course and reading assignments by topic are listed, and an extensive, selective bibliography is included. (NAV) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education)