Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Research

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Overview

Subject area

EDL

Catalog Number

601

Course Title

Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Research

Description

This course provides candidates with knowledge of first and second language acquisition, including the interaction of a bilingual's two languages, with implications for the classroom. Candidates will examine research on the cognitive and linguistic achievements of bilingual children and will acquire knowledge about the consequences of bilingualism for children's cognitive development, school achievement, and linguistic processing. Requires a minimum of ten (10) fieldwork hours.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

012503

Course Schedule