CIL 512 Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations

The course focuses upon the multiyear process of developing literacy in English as a new language, critical to academic success for English language learners. The importance of first and second language listening and speaking (oracy), the effect of first language phonemes, morphemes, syntax, cognates, discourse, and writing systems on second language literacy, and complex cross-linguistic relationships are major topics. Principles, methods and techniques for developing second language literacy are analyzed. Research-based best practices in ELL literacy instruction across P-12 settings are examined, with special attention to academic language, content vocabulary, and writing. Assigned course requirements include completion of 20 clinical/observation hours. Prerequisite(s): None. Fulfills the linguistics requirement or the elective requirement for the State of Illinois ESL Endorsement, Bilingual Endorsement, or ESL/Bilingual Endorsement. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3