Linguistics and Language Acquisition

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In this course, Relay students will build on their knowledge from previous coursework in applied linguistics and language acquisition. The course begins with an overview of sociolinguistics and examines language as part of an individual’s identity. From here, Relay students will gain a deep understanding of language as a system comprising the integrative components of phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and discourse. Applying this knowledge of linguistics, Relay students will support the receptive and expressive language development of multilingual learners by engaging in interactive instructional practice and reflection. They will use their knowledge of linguistics to analyze and assess a sample student’s writing. From this analysis, Relay students will make instructional decisions that are responsive to the student’s linguistic strengths and areas of growth.