INED 4430 - Applied Linguistics and English Language Literacy

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 2120 and EDRD 3320, or approval of the department.
This course is an introduction to linguistic systems and their acquisition as they occur in the language development of English (ELs) and other limited English proficient learners. There is a strong focus on cognitive and social processes of language acquisition, including how functional, cultural, and critical literacies are constructed and promoted. Students will explore relationships among the four language domains, their connections to language proficiency levels and development of academic vocabulary.