EDUC 537 - Understanding Language and Second Language Acquisition

(3 credits)

This three credit course provides comprehensive insight into the theory and practice of second language acquisition. The course explores factors related to the language learning process, compares and contrasts first and second language acquisition, focuses on grammar, pronunciation, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics as they relate to English as a Second Language (ESL). Other topics included in the course cover basic interpersonal communication (BICS), cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP), various theoretical teaching models and individual differences in learning. Teaching second language acquisition, candidates will focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation and grammar. Minimum of ten hours of clinical field experience required.