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Language and Language Development

EDUC-31218

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

Online
4.00 units
$475.00
Notes: Participants must have an application on file prior to enrolling in this course. Requirement for the CLAD through CTEL Certificate. Previously offered as EDUC 3V218.

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

Closed

Section ID:

184583

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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:

The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language 1st
by McWhorter

ISBN / ASIN: 006052085X

The ELL Teacher's Toolbox: Hundreds of Practical Ideas to Support Your Students 1st
by Larry Ferlazzo

ISBN / ASIN: 1119364965

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 10/1/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Stephanie LaQua, M.Ed. in Second Language Acquisitions

Stephanie LaQua, M.Ed. in Second Language Acquisitions

ESL instructor, TESOL Certified with 21 years of experience teaching ESL and training teachers.

Stephanie LaQua received a Masters of Education in Second Language Acquisition from UC San Diego and has 21 years of experience as an ESL instructor, teacher-trainer and administrator. Since 1999, LaQua has taught second language acquisition, TEFL methodology, speaking, listening and pronunciation and grammar in the UC San Diego Extension TEFL Certification Program through the English Language Institute. She has also taught in the TESOL Certificate program in the Education Department at UC San Diego Extension specializing in Cross Cultural Language and Diversity (CLAD) and language acquisition classes for 9 years. She also trained K-12 teachers in language development strategies for the Riverside County Office of Education.

LaQua developed curriculum and currently teaches hybrid classes for visiting Korean teachers and in language methodology and acquisition for TEFL and TESOL at the University of California Riverside. She was awarded the 2013 Instructor Excellence Award from the UCR Extension TEFL Department, and Education Department Teacher of the Year Excellence Award in 2011. She coordinates assessment and english learner classes for the Clear Credential Program at UCR Extension and is the instructor for technical English in SDAIE (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English) as the pilot teacher for the state in the professional certification courses since 2010.

Prior to teacher-training, she was the academic director for the International Center for American English from 1992-2004. She developed an integrated curriculum and implemented the Cambridge English proficiency exam programs and curriculum for intensive courses in all skill areas. She also coordinated TEFL intensive programs for visiting international teachers and has presented a variety of workshops in communicative grammar, pronunciation, collaborative language learning and integrated language arts lesson planning.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

184584

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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:

No information available at this time.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 10/8/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Deborah Oler, M.S.

Deborah Oler, M.S.

Reading Coach in the Corno-Norco Unified School District and with over 13 years' experience as a classroom instructor.

Deborah Oler, M.S., is an administrator in RUSD. Her experience includes over 24 years in education as a kindergarten and first grade teacher, a Reading Specialist, a Reading Coach, and a Teacher Induction Support Provider. She holds a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a Reading Certificate and an Administrative Services Credential.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

184585

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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:

The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language 1st
by McWhorter

ISBN / ASIN: 006052085X

The ELL Teacher's Toolbox: Hundreds of Practical Ideas to Support Your Students 1st
by Larry Ferlazzo

ISBN / ASIN: 1119364965

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 10/15/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Stephanie LaQua, M.Ed. in Second Language Acquisitions

Stephanie LaQua, M.Ed. in Second Language Acquisitions

ESL instructor, TESOL Certified with 21 years of experience teaching ESL and training teachers.

Stephanie LaQua received a Masters of Education in Second Language Acquisition from UC San Diego and has 21 years of experience as an ESL instructor, teacher-trainer and administrator. Since 1999, LaQua has taught second language acquisition, TEFL methodology, speaking, listening and pronunciation and grammar in the UC San Diego Extension TEFL Certification Program through the English Language Institute. She has also taught in the TESOL Certificate program in the Education Department at UC San Diego Extension specializing in Cross Cultural Language and Diversity (CLAD) and language acquisition classes for 9 years. She also trained K-12 teachers in language development strategies for the Riverside County Office of Education.

LaQua developed curriculum and currently teaches hybrid classes for visiting Korean teachers and in language methodology and acquisition for TEFL and TESOL at the University of California Riverside. She was awarded the 2013 Instructor Excellence Award from the UCR Extension TEFL Department, and Education Department Teacher of the Year Excellence Award in 2011. She coordinates assessment and english learner classes for the Clear Credential Program at UCR Extension and is the instructor for technical English in SDAIE (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English) as the pilot teacher for the state in the professional certification courses since 2010.

Prior to teacher-training, she was the academic director for the International Center for American English from 1992-2004. She developed an integrated curriculum and implemented the Cambridge English proficiency exam programs and curriculum for intensive courses in all skill areas. She also coordinated TEFL intensive programs for visiting international teachers and has presented a variety of workshops in communicative grammar, pronunciation, collaborative language learning and integrated language arts lesson planning.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

184586

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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:

No information available at this time.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 11/5/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Closed

Instructor: Deborah Oler, M.S.

Deborah Oler, M.S.

Reading Coach in the Corno-Norco Unified School District and with over 13 years' experience as a classroom instructor.

Deborah Oler, M.S., is an administrator in RUSD. Her experience includes over 24 years in education as a kindergarten and first grade teacher, a Reading Specialist, a Reading Coach, and a Teacher Induction Support Provider. She holds a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a Reading Certificate and an Administrative Services Credential.

Full Bio
Wait List

Section ID:

184587

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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:

The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language 1st
by McWhorter

ISBN / ASIN: 006052085X

Principles of Language Learning and Teaching 6th
by H. Douglas Brown

ISBN / ASIN: 9780133041941

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 11/12/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Wait List

Instructor: Lisa Lima, M.A.

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.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

185722

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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:

The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language 1st
by McWhorter

ISBN / ASIN: 006052085X

Principles of Language Learning and Teaching 6th
by H. Douglas Brown

ISBN / ASIN: 9780133041941

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/14/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Deborah Oler, M.S.

Deborah Oler, M.S.

Reading Coach in the Corno-Norco Unified School District and with over 13 years' experience as a classroom instructor.

Deborah Oler, M.S., is an administrator in RUSD. Her experience includes over 24 years in education as a kindergarten and first grade teacher, a Reading Specialist, a Reading Coach, and a Teacher Induction Support Provider. She holds a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a Reading Certificate and an Administrative Services Credential.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

185723

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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:

The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language 1st
by McWhorter

ISBN / ASIN: 006052085X

The ELL Teacher's Toolbox: Hundreds of Practical Ideas to Support Your Students 1st
by Larry Ferlazzo

ISBN / ASIN: 1119364965

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/21/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Stephanie LaQua, M.Ed. in Second Language Acquisitions

Stephanie LaQua, M.Ed. in Second Language Acquisitions

ESL instructor, TESOL Certified with 21 years of experience teaching ESL and training teachers.

Stephanie LaQua received a Masters of Education in Second Language Acquisition from UC San Diego and has 21 years of experience as an ESL instructor, teacher-trainer and administrator. Since 1999, LaQua has taught second language acquisition, TEFL methodology, speaking, listening and pronunciation and grammar in the UC San Diego Extension TEFL Certification Program through the English Language Institute. She has also taught in the TESOL Certificate program in the Education Department at UC San Diego Extension specializing in Cross Cultural Language and Diversity (CLAD) and language acquisition classes for 9 years. She also trained K-12 teachers in language development strategies for the Riverside County Office of Education.

LaQua developed curriculum and currently teaches hybrid classes for visiting Korean teachers and in language methodology and acquisition for TEFL and TESOL at the University of California Riverside. She was awarded the 2013 Instructor Excellence Award from the UCR Extension TEFL Department, and Education Department Teacher of the Year Excellence Award in 2011. She coordinates assessment and english learner classes for the Clear Credential Program at UCR Extension and is the instructor for technical English in SDAIE (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English) as the pilot teacher for the state in the professional certification courses since 2010.

Prior to teacher-training, she was the academic director for the International Center for American English from 1992-2004. She developed an integrated curriculum and implemented the Cambridge English proficiency exam programs and curriculum for intensive courses in all skill areas. She also coordinated TEFL intensive programs for visiting international teachers and has presented a variety of workshops in communicative grammar, pronunciation, collaborative language learning and integrated language arts lesson planning.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

185724

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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:

The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language 1st
by McWhorter

ISBN / ASIN: 006052085X

Principles of Language Learning and Teaching 6th
by H. Douglas Brown

ISBN / ASIN: 9780133041941

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/28/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Deborah Oler, M.S.

Deborah Oler, M.S.

Reading Coach in the Corno-Norco Unified School District and with over 13 years' experience as a classroom instructor.

Deborah Oler, M.S., is an administrator in RUSD. Her experience includes over 24 years in education as a kindergarten and first grade teacher, a Reading Specialist, a Reading Coach, and a Teacher Induction Support Provider. She holds a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a Reading Certificate and an Administrative Services Credential.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

185725

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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:

The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language 1st
by McWhorter

ISBN / ASIN: 006052085X

Principles of Language Learning and Teaching 6th
by H. Douglas Brown

ISBN / ASIN: 9780133041941

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 2/11/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Lisa Lima, M.A.

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.

Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

185726

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

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:

The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language 1st
by McWhorter

ISBN / ASIN: 006052085X

The ELL Teacher's Toolbox: Hundreds of Practical Ideas to Support Your Students 1st
by Larry Ferlazzo

ISBN / ASIN: 1119364965

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 2/18/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Stephanie LaQua, M.Ed. in Second Language Acquisitions

Stephanie LaQua, M.Ed. in Second Language Acquisitions

ESL instructor, TESOL Certified with 21 years of experience teaching ESL and training teachers.

Stephanie LaQua received a Masters of Education in Second Language Acquisition from UC San Diego and has 21 years of experience as an ESL instructor, teacher-trainer and administrator. Since 1999, LaQua has taught second language acquisition, TEFL methodology, speaking, listening and pronunciation and grammar in the UC San Diego Extension TEFL Certification Program through the English Language Institute. She has also taught in the TESOL Certificate program in the Education Department at UC San Diego Extension specializing in Cross Cultural Language and Diversity (CLAD) and language acquisition classes for 9 years. She also trained K-12 teachers in language development strategies for the Riverside County Office of Education.

LaQua developed curriculum and currently teaches hybrid classes for visiting Korean teachers and in language methodology and acquisition for TEFL and TESOL at the University of California Riverside. She was awarded the 2013 Instructor Excellence Award from the UCR Extension TEFL Department, and Education Department Teacher of the Year Excellence Award in 2011. She coordinates assessment and english learner classes for the Clear Credential Program at UCR Extension and is the instructor for technical English in SDAIE (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English) as the pilot teacher for the state in the professional certification courses since 2010.

Prior to teacher-training, she was the academic director for the International Center for American English from 1992-2004. She developed an integrated curriculum and implemented the Cambridge English proficiency exam programs and curriculum for intensive courses in all skill areas. She also coordinated TEFL intensive programs for visiting international teachers and has presented a variety of workshops in communicative grammar, pronunciation, collaborative language learning and integrated language arts lesson planning.

Full Bio