MLE 531 - Second Language Acquisition, Linguistics, and Policy

The first in a sequence of courses designed to prepare individuals to work with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students in the US P-12 school context, this course introduces students to foundational concepts in second language acquisition, linguistics, and the historical, legal, theoretical and policy contexts of CLD students. We will explore theory and research on second language acquisition and learning drawn from sociocultural and cognitive traditions that inform current practice. The course also includes an outline of basic linguistic aspects of language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) and their historical, geographical, and social variation. Students will consider how language and policy intersect, including an examination of the language development standards across domains of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Individual research and course presentation are expected of graduate students.

Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to the MLE Endorsement program or approval by the program director.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter