CIL 512 Literacy in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations

The course focuses upon the multiyear process of developing literacy in English as a new language, critical to academic success for English language learners (ELLs). Major topics include the importance of first and second language listening and speaking (oracy), the effect of first language phonemes, morphemes, syntax, cognates, discourse, and writing systems on second language literacy, and complex cross-linguistic relationships. Linguistic systems, principles, models, and methods and techniques for developing literacy in a new language are analyzed. Research-based best practices in ELL literacy instruction across P-12 settings are examined, with attention to academic language, discipline- specific vocabulary, and writing. Assigned course requirements include the completion of 20 clinical/observation hours. Prerequisite(s): None. Fulfills the linguistics requirement or the elective requirement for the State of Illinois ESL Endorsement, Bilingual Endorsement, or ESL/Bilingual Endorsement. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours