UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course

Graded

COURSE OVERVIEW

English Language Learner: Linguistics was written to help teachers understand concepts and terms related to educating students whose first language is not English. This course discusses how to understand theoretical foundations of linguistics and how to apply the knowledge and skills in linguistics in ELL classrooms and content classrooms.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Understand the origins, structure, and development of language and its application to other areas of humanistic and scientific knowledge.
• Understand the general characteristics of the structure of language, including its phonological sound system, word structure, and phrase and sentence patterns.
• Identify the terminology used to describe and analyze the structure and systems of language.
• Identify basic principles of linguistic theory.
• Consider linguistic diversity a wealth, not a problem.

Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only. The official syllabus will be provided to you by VESi.

• Methods of Instruction - Reading, examinations, essays: critical thinking questions, and journal article summations.  All readings are within the online environment.
• Course Grading Rubric

Grade Level: K-12

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

• This self-paced VESi course can be completed at a pace that fits your schedule.
• You can register and start work anytime. 
• All work is due one year from the date of registration, with a 30 day minimum to complete.
• Extensions and re-enrollments are not permitted.
• You may cancel within one week of registration.  A $100.00 cancellation fee will be applied.

TUITION

$485 Subscriber

$535 Non-Subscriber

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PROVIDER DETAILS

Contact VESi directly for questions specific to coursework.  Email:info@virtualeduc.com or call at 1-800-313-6744.  Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.