History & Approaches to Multilingualism in K-12 Contexts

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Course Description: First and second language acquisition processes for emergent bilinguals/dual language learners with an emphasis on sociocultural contexts and equity. The history and politics of bilingual education, benefits of bilingualism, role of family and community, assessments, language varieties and dialectical differences, translanguaging, and strategies for scaffolding instruction. Current research on bilingualism and pedagogical programs and trends will be addressed.