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2023-2024 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDF 5310 - Foundations: ESL-Bilingual Ed.


(3-0-3) This course addresses historical, political, sociocultural and educational issues, along with local, state, and federal policies that affect English language learners (ELLs). The course explores current theories of second language acquisition, bilingualism, and culture for their pedagogical implications and examines program models used in elementary, middle, and high school for their effects on academic achievement.

Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 3000 or SPE 3500 or the equivalent.

Credits: 3