Prerequisite: TESL 101. Study of main Second Language Acquisition theories, variables and implications of research for teaching English language learners. Limited to declared ESL/CLD Endorsement Students or by Instructor Consent.

Prerequisites: IDLA major, 2.75 GPA. This course may not be applied to the ESL/CLD Area of Concentration/Endorsement. An introduction to the theory and practice of teaching English language learners in the elementary classroom.

An introduction to language and linguistics. Topics include foundational grammatical, linguistic and sociolinguistic concepts for teaching and developing inquiry-based understanding with English language learners in the K-12 classroom.