Linguistics for English Language Learning

Catalog description

This course introduces educators to English language structures, English language use, second language development, and language processes to support and ensure the success of multilingual learners of English. Educators will examine and assess how, when, and why core concepts and ideas from language acquisition and linguistics impact the teaching and learning of multilingual learners of English. At the completion of this course, educators will be able to identify, understand, and explain the nature of language learning challenges arising in the use of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills across different content areas. They will be able to develop and elaborate plans for instructional and learning techniques and strategies to address those language learning challenges.