Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism

Overview

Subject area

EECE

Catalog Number

761

Course Title

Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism

Description

This course examines the philosophy, rationale, and historical background of bilingual education. By using information provided by research in the field participants will discuss the programs, models, and trends while exploring the sociological and political aspects of bilingual education. Special emphasis is placed on the analysis of the research in first and second language acquisition as well as the study of strategies to develop the first language and acquire a second language through the content areas.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule