Language and Language Development

Research-based conceptual understanding of language systems, structures, forms, functions, and variations of both aural and written language forms.

Language functions and variations, discourse and pragmatics can be applied directly to assessment and instruction of English learners and the specific linguistic and socio-linguistic challenges of English learners are addressed.

Materials, and methods for understanding and analyzing socio-cultural, and political factors that can affect second language development are presented.

This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): CLAD Through CTEL