The course focuses upon the multiyear process of developing literacy in English as a new language, critical to academic success for English language learners (ELLs).
Major topics include:
- The importance of listening and speaking (oracy) in a first and second language
- The effect of first language phonemes, morphemes, syntax, cognates, discourse, and writing systems on second language literacy, and complex cross-linguistic relationships
- Analysis of linguistic systems, principles, models, methods and techniques for developing literacy in a new language
- Examination of research-based best practices in ELL literacy instruction across P-12 settings, with attention to academic language, discipline-specific vocabulary, and writing.
Assigned course requirements include the completion of 20 clinical/observation hours. Students cannot pass the class if they do not complete the required clinical hours.
Prerequisite (recommended): Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education
Additional recommendation: A Methods and Materials class
Required Textbooks:
- Lems, K., Soro, T. M., & Charles, G. (2023). Building Literacy with Multilingual Learners: Insights from Linguistics (3rd. Ed.). Guilfort.
ISBN- 9781462553242
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