ELL 563 - English Grammar and Academic Language for P-12 Teachers

Experienced teachers reinforce their understanding of the structure and use of English with emphasis on their application to the teaching of P-12 level language learners within the P-12 school system. The theory of English grammar, including parts of speech, syntactic structure, coordination, subordination, and discourse patterns will also be covered. Students will begin to explore the theory and use of functional linguistics in the classroom to support academic language.

Prerequisites & Notes: Admitted to the ESLT program; ELL 560 or ELL 460; and ELL 561 or ELL 461. Co-requisite: ELL 562 or ELL 462.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter