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LANGUAGE ACQUISITION FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS

CURRIC 311
Course Description

Explore theories of first and second language acquisition (SLA) and factors that impact language, literacy, and academic learning and development for emergent bilinguals (or English Learners). Develop an understanding of theories of language learning and development to build a theoretical foundation that will provide the basis for work with bi/multilingual learners. Analyze the language learning and language use of an emergent bilingual across multiple contexts at a practicum site. Consider the implications of theories for language learning and development for instructional design while learning research tools to enhance teaching practice.

Prerequisties

Declared in Elementary Education: Kindergarten - 9th Grade, BSE and English as a Second Language Minor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
4

2.61% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.52% from Historical

A Rate
100%

16.8% from Historical

Class Size
32

-6.85% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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