TESL 532 — Understanding Second Language Acquisition
This course is designed to provide an overview of second language acquisition, focusing on communication, pattern, and variability. Through research and practical applications, TESL teacher candidates will develop an understanding of native language acquisition and second language acquisition as well as the impact on the academic setting for ELs, including linguistic, cognitive, social, and affective factors. The required preparation includes two years of HS foreign language or one year of foreign language in a post-secondary setting.