ED 621 - Bilingualism, Second Language, and Literacy Development
Explores first and second language and literacy development of children raised bilingually as well as students acquiring a second language during pre-school, elementary, or secondary school years. Also addresses theories of first and second language acquisition, literacy development in the second language, and factors affecting second language and literacy learning. Participants will assess the development of one aspect of language or language skill of a bilingual individual and draw implications for instruction, parent involvement, and policy.

Course Schedule

ED 621 Bilingualism, Second Language, and Literacy Development
Fall 2010, Thur. 4:30 - 6:50pm, Brisk & Turgut
Spring 2011, Thur. 4:30 - 6:50pm, TBD
Summer 2010, (Session II) Tue. & Thurs. 6:30 - 9:00pm, Pizzo

ED 346 - Teaching Bilingual Students
This practical course deals with instruction of bilingual learners in bilingual, ESL, and mainstream classrooms. Literacy and content area instructional approaches will be reviewed and applied. Other topics include history and legislation related to ELL and bilingual education, and the influences of language and culture on students, instruction, curriculum, and assessment.

Course Schedule

ED346.01 Teaching Bilingual Students - Elementary
Fall 2010, Wed. 4:30 - 6:50pm, Homza
Spring 2011, Mon. 4:30 - 6:50pm, Homza
Summer 2010, (Session I) Mon. & Wed. 4:00 - 6:30pm, Michener

ED346.02 Teaching Bilingual Students - Secondary
Fall 2010, Wed. 4:30 - 6:50pm, Schall-Leckrone
Spring 2011, Mon. 4:30 - 6:50pm, Proctor
Summer 2010, (Session I) Tue. & Thurs. 4:00 - 6:30pm,  O'Connor