CIL 531 Cross Cultural Education

The course examines the impact of culture and cultural identity on multilingual learners within the educational system. It explores the dynamic relationship between language, culture and the development of personal and group identities and situates culture as a source of strength in a changing world. Participants explore culturally and linguistically relevant instruction and its key role in student success and wellbeing. Participants explore family, school and community practices and ways that teachers and schools can support them with creative, welcoming, and affirming settings. Assigned course requirements include the completion of 20 clinical hours.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

none

Corequisite

none