EDU 566 Sociolinguistic Considerations for Educators of ELL Students

After reviewing models of first and second language acquisition, the course will discuss sociolinguistic phenomena such as code switching, dialects and idiolects, language transfer, loan words, and appropriate discourse. Common misconceptions regarding "Spanglish" and other linguistic phenomena will be discussed. Phenomena associated with "languages in contact" will be emphasized. Students will apply theoretical models to classroom practice through research and projects. (May be taken instead of EDU 565: Language and Learning by TESOL candidates.)

Credits

3

Offered

Offered on occasion