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Language and Language Development

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EDUC X 426.1

This course fulfills the English Language Learner requirement for the Preliminary Credential when taken with X 426.3. Please obtain the approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling.

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What you can learn.

Presents a research-based conceptual understanding of language systems, structures, forms, functions, and variations of both aural and written language forms
Learn how to apply language functions and variations, discourse, and pragmatics directly to assessment and instruction of English learners
Understand the specific linguistic and socio-linguistic challenges of English learners
Gain materials and methods for understanding and analyzing socio-cultural and political factors that affect second-language development

About This Course

Fulfills English Language Learner requirement (Standard 12) for the SB2042 Preliminary Credential when taken with X 426.3. Please obtain the approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling to ensure that this course satisfies your credential program requirements. Presents a research-based conceptual understanding of language systems, structures, forms, functions and variations of both aural and written language forms. Topics include applying language functions and variations, discourse and pragmatics directly to assessment and instruction of English learners; specific linguistic and socio-linguistic challenges of English learners; and materials and methods for understanding and analyzing socio-cultural and political factors that affect second-language development.

This course applies toward the following programs