ED 5720 - Language Acquisition and Development

Credit Hours: 3

Second Language Learners of any age undergo certain processes to be able to learn a new language. In this course, candidates will be exposed to these processes. They will learn and conduct research on the structure and nature of language with a view to assisting their students to adjust to the challenges of learning a new language. They will also learn the theories of second language acquisition, styles and strategies in language learning as well as the socio-cultural and cross-linguistic influences of language learning. Field experience may be required for this course per Pennsylvania Department of Education ESL program specialist requirements.