Topic outline
Topic 3
The Situational Context (1): Immigration and EducationØ Due Wednesday, 2/6 at noon: Assignment 1: Linguistic autobiographies
- Required:
- Recommended:
Topic 4
The Situational Context (2): U.S. Language Policy and Education- Required:
- Timelines/Charts for a quick reference:
- Recommended:
Topic 6
The Situational Context (4): Students' Backgrounds and School Environments- Required:
- Recommended:
Topic 7
Topic TBAØ Due at the beginning of class: Assignment 2: Field Placement Analysis
- This week, we will be joined by Professor Christian Faltis of University of California, Davis.
**There will be no class on 3/15 due to Spring Break. Please inform your field placement teachers if you will not be visiting this week.**
Topic 8
Language Learning (1): Theories of Bilingualism- Required:
- Note: For clarification on many of the concepts introduced here, see Baker, C. (2006) Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. Fourth edition. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters. Chapters, 1 and Chapters 5-8 (available in the EMC, the library, and the bookstore).
Topic 10
Programs and Practices (1): Planning for Instruction- Required:
- Websites for comparison assignment (See syllabus):
- Additional Resources:
Topic 13
Movie Screening: Speaking in TonguesØ Due at Class time: Assignment 3, Literature Review
We will watch the documentary Speaking in tongues in class.
No readings.