EST 311 - Sociolinguistic Perspectivesin Adolescence Education

Institution:

Adelphi University

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Description:

3 credits This course introduces students to sociolinguistic perspectives on language use and language learning. The course provides students with a foundational understanding of the concepts of language contact, language variation, and language acquisition. Students will explore the language policies of the United States, analyze how societal structures affect the schooling of English language learners and be introduced to theories of how elementary school students can become bilingual and biliterate.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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