• WLEL 570: Sociolinguistics for ESL Tchrs

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  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.Recommended Background: Completion or near completion of hours for ESL certification
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• WLEL 586: Fndtns/Bilingl Ed: Lng/Clt/Plt

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Examines the sociopolitical nature of language and culture, and focuses on critical understanding of intricate power relationships among race, ethnicity, identity, and social class and their impact on education of language minorities in the U.S.
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• WLEL 596: Tchng ELLs/Mainstream Classrm

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Focuses on understanding and meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the mainstream classes. Course participants will learn and practice instructional strategies that specifically address ELLs’ academic needs. Offered to all education major students.
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