Description
This course introduces the study of language as it applies to the professional preparation of teachers. Participants will examine the different analytical levels of language and consider their role in the development of linguistic and academic proficiency in English of language-minority students from grades preK-12. The will explore how various factors (regional, socioeconomic and developmental factors) play a role in language variation and bilingualism or multilingualism. In addition, participants will demonstrate their understanding of the structure of language (phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and discourse analysis). Participants will also apply linguistics concepts to assess second language learners? proficiency levels to guide how to differentiate their instruction for ELLs of varying proficiency levels.