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LEARNING SECOND LANGUAGE AND LITERACIES

CURRIC 673
Course Description

Explores theoretical and practical aspects of second language and literacy development in schooling for English learners. Includes a fieldwork component. Informed by theories, students conduct and analyze data from classroom-based research, investigating implications for learning and teaching.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1 to 6

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average
3.86

18.89% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.59%

16.92% from Historical

A Rate
90.36%

27.39% from Historical

Class Size
83

232% from Historical

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