WLEL 470 - Sociolinguistics for ELL/ESL Teachers

3 Credit Hours

Educational sociolinguistic approaches, research, and theories for teaching English to second language learners. Examines how sociolinguistic variables such as cultural background, ethnicity, urbanization, disability, and socioeconomic status impacts second language learning and teaching English to speakers and signers of other Languages. Required for PreK-12 ESL Licensure.