EDBL 312 - Foundations in Bilingual Education

Description:
Education of students whose primary language is other than English. Research on linguistic, social and community issues pertaining to bilingualism and bilingual education.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain orally and in writing these concepts and issues related to bilingual education: nature of bilingualism, second language acquisition, interaction of bilingualism and intelligence.
Identify and critique ways in which educational policy affects educational practice in situations involving children who are culturally and linguistically different.
Examine, critique, and develop recommendations related to program design and implementation.
Develop and implement a plan for researching an issue of importance in the area of bilingual education and bilingualism.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/19/12