BLED 40415Understanding Immigrant, Bilingual, and English Learner Students

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In this course, students examine the experiences and identities of immigrant, bilingual, and English Learner (EL) students, focusing on the intersections among language, culture, socioeconomic status, race, religion, national origin, disability and gender. Special issues related to immigration and institutional discrimination faced by EL students are also addressed. Candidates will gain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become culturally and linguistically responsive advocates for EL students and to create partnerships with families and communities.