Language Acquisition

Fall 2019 > Education > EDUC.5270 > 031

Course No: EDUC.5270-031; SIS Class Nbr: 13541; SIS Term: 2910
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course will focus on the study of the acquisition of language and the relationship of language learning to the development of literacy. Students will examine both first and second language acquisition. Students will be expected to apply their knowledge of language acquisition to best teaching practices for enhancing first and second language development in the classroom and to the development of literacy.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Minjeong Kim
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2019 Fall: Sep 04 to Dec 08
• Chat Hours: Mon 8-9pm*
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1410
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Educators, Ed.S. in Language Arts and Literacy, Ed.S. in Language Arts and Literacy, M.Ed. in Language Arts and Literacy, M.Ed. in Language Arts and Literacy

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