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Spring 2012
Apr 25, 2024
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EDCI 55900 - Academic Language And Content Area Learning
Credit Hours: 3.00. Course focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge for teachers about how second languages are learned, and on the educational and philosophical basis for second language teaching and learning. The course links English language development to teaching and learning strategies and is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in education and practicing teachers. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
0.000 OR 3.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Experiential

Offered By: College of Education
Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette

Repeatable for Additional Credit: Yes - May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits

Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop an understanding of the linguistic challenges of academic language in the content areas of science, language arts, mathematics, and the social studies for ELLs. 2. Gain experience in determining academic tasks that require advanced levels of reading and writing. 3. Learn about the development of academic literacy as ELLs move from elementary into secondary and postsecondary education.


Restrictions:
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:     
      Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours
      Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours
      Freshman: 0 - 14 hours
      Freshman: 15 - 29 hours

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