Language and Language Development
EDUC-X312.18
Research-based conceptual understanding of language systems, structures, forms, functions, and variations of both aural and written language forms. Language functions and variations, discourse and pragmatics can be applied directly to assessment and instruction of English learners and the specific linguistic and socio-linguistic challenges of English learners are addressed. Materials, and methods for understanding and analyzing socio-cultural, and political factors that can affect second language development are presented.
This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): CLAD Through CTEL
Course Information
Fee Update: Beginning Winter Quarter 2027, the course fee will increase from $495 to $525. The updated fee applies to all courses offered in Winter 2027 and subsequent quarters, regardless of registration date.
You must register for this course with the Letter Grade Option. If you do not then you will need to retake the course at your own expense with the Letter Grade in order to be eligible for a CLAD Authorization.
Course sessions
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Textbook 1.) The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language 1st, McWhorter, ISBN / ASIN: 006052085X Textbook 2.) Principles of Language Learning and Teaching, 6th, H. Douglas Brown, ISBN / ASIN: 9780133041941
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Instructor:
Lisa Lima, M.A.
Classroom experience with over 15 years and works within the Poway Unified School District
Lisa Charbonneau has over 15 years of classroom experience and is currently working in the Poway Unified School District. She has a master's degree in education for second language acquisition.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Textbook 1.)The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language 1st by McWhorter, ISBN / ASIN: 006052085X Textbook 2.) Principles of Language Learning and Teaching, 6th, H. Douglas Brown, ISBN / ASIN: 9780133041941
Policies:
Drop Refund Deadline:
Schedule:
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Textbook 1.)The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language 1st by McWhorter, ISBN / ASIN: 006052085X Textbook 2.) Principles of Language Learning and Teaching, 6th, H. Douglas Brown, ISBN / ASIN: 9780133041941
Policies:
Drop Refund Deadline:
Schedule:
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