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Language Acquisition

Fall 2025 > Education > EDUC.5270 > 031

Course No: EDUC.5270-031; SIS Class Nbr: 7531; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open

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:
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1410
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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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