EDUC 374 - Foundation of ESL Education

3 Credit Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Laboratory Hours

This course examines the rationale, history and philosophy of ESL education and develops students’ understanding of the cultural and psychological influences that mediate the learning process. Topics address social identity factors, ethnicity, language variation, bilingualism and the acquisition of Standard American English with implications for effective literacy instruction.

Prerequisites: EDUC 332 or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 332.