CIL 312 Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations

The course focuses upon the all-important multiyear process of learning to read in English as a new language. The importance of L1 and L2 oracy (oral production) and instructional conversation, the effect of L1 phonemes, morphemes, syntax, cognates, discourse patterns, and writing systems on L2 literacy, and the complex cross linguistic relationship between two languages are major topics. Principles, methods, and techniques for developing second language academic literacy are modeled and analyzed. The course shares research-based best practices in literacy instruction across P-12 settings, with special attention to academic language, content vocabulary, and writing. Prerequisite(s): Junior Level Standing. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5