Introduction to Bilingual Education: Policies, Principles, Programs, and Practices.

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Introductory study and exploration of important themes regarding the education of emergent bi/multilingual students in the context of race, language and power. Covers the history of bilingual education; relevant legal mandates and court rulings; first and second language acquisition; linguistic development; theory and practice of effective programs; and beginning methods, materials and strategies responsive to the students' primary language and assessed levels of English proficiency. A fieldwork component involving the mentorship of an emergent bilingual student is required.