Literature, Linguistics, and Language Acquisition

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In this course an overview of applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and literacy development is combined with learning about literature with an emphasis on multicultural and international literatures. Students will develop knowledge and pedagogical application of linguistic aspects of the English language through literature aimed at students on the K-12 continuum. The course will also focus on knowledge, understanding, and application of Washington State’s approved English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards.