ENG 770N - Context and Culture in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

3 Credit(s) This course provides a foundation for understanding the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages. Local, national, and international contexts are examined and used in investigating various historical and current approaches to teaching English learners. Topics include law and language policies, cultural identity, language diversity, and culturally responsive teaching to forge family and or community relations. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based assignments are required.