ESL 603 - Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL

3 hours
A study of the major theories and principles of language learning and teaching. Topics to be covered in this course include: the comparison and contrast of first and second language acquisition, appreciation of individual differences in second language learning, and learners’ inter-language and the pragmatic functions of language. Includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. GR