TSL 520 - Survey of English Learner Education

Credits: 3
Note Required attendance for face-to-face orienation meeting.
This online course will focus on current research on bilingual/ESL/EFL education and policies; the role of culture in language learning, including the politics of minority and indigenous language education through the world; first and second language acquisition; language teaching practices; English as a lingua franca and varieties of English including pedagogical issues related to World English; and assessments for English language learners. Participants will reflect, critically and collaboratively on these concepts through readings, guided reflective writings and by the development of an electronic file of resources.