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SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

ENGL 318
Course Description

Systematic study of how people learn ESL and other second languages. An interdisciplinary survey emphasizing research in linguistics, psychology, education, and sociology into the phenomenon of second language acquisition.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.96

1.65% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.55% from Historical

A Rate
91.67%

3.16% from Historical

Class Size
24

-15.22% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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