3 courses with the subject EDSL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EDSL 200Foundations of Language Acquisition
Candidates examine how language learning occurs in first language acquisition. Candidates delve into theories of second language acquisition, including cultural, behavioral, psycholinguistic, and sociolinguistic theories. Candidates also reflect on how history, political and legal issues, national policies, and theories influence the teaching of English language learners in the U.S. Course is offered once every three semesters. Credits 3
EDSL 320Assessment and Characteristics of English Language Learners
Candidates learn how to assess English language learners. Focusing on the four language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, candidates examine language tests in relation to theories of language use and language teaching goals. Candidates practice planning, writing, and administration of tests, and test analysis. Candidates will become familiar with both informal as well as standardized classroom language assessments. Candidates will be proficient in using varied data sources and other protocols to prevent over-identification of ELLs, whose language skills are developing normally, as having language disabilities. Course is offered once every three semesters. Credits 3
EDSL 330Methods of Instruction and Support for English Language Learners
Candidates plan, implement, and evaluate instructional practices, curricula, and methods of supporting learners in acquiring English. Candidates evaluate a full range of options and supports from bilingual to immersion models. Candidates assess curricular goals in terms of language needs and individualize instruction for all learners with best methodologies for meeting these learners' needs. Clinical field experience required. Course is offered once every three semesters. Credits 3 434 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
