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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EGEL 5453 - Foundations of Linguistics, Culture, and Language Learning (3)

This course will lead students to know and understand the major theories and research related to the structure and acquisition of language to support ELL students’ language and literacy development and content area achievement. Students will review major concepts of culture and learn to build a classroom community that honors the cultural richness and diversity all students bring to the classroom. Students will demonstrate collaboration skills that are necessary to work with families and other school professionals to serve the needs of all students. This course is for students seeking initial licensure in K-6 and ELL. It will help the graduate student to prepare for the Praxis Exam 0361 (I. Foundations of Linguistics and Language Learning and IV. Cultural and Professional Aspects of the Job) and Tennessee Teacher Licensure Standards I (Language), II (Culture) and V (Professionalism).