EDU 551 - Language Acquisition and English Language Learners

3 credits
Prerequisite: EDU 500 Designed for students in the Post-baccalaureate or MAT programs. Exploration of language acquisition and variation within a social, cultural and political context. Second Language Acquisition theories are explored through empirical research with the aim of allowing students to better understand patterns in language development. Best practices in language teaching are highlighted. Topics of study include language identity/attitudes, language and power, language and representation, methodological approaches to second language teaching. The course requires an authentic learning experience aimed at providing the opportunity to fuse theory and practice.