IDIS 301 - Introduction to Bilingual and ESL Education

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FA. This course focuses on both bilingual and ESL education. Students learn to recognize linguistic, cognitive, affective, and social factors that influence the acquisition of a second language. Course topics include teaching in content areas, classroom methods, curriculum design, and assessment. For students in the education program, concurrent registration in EDUC 303 is strongly recommended. Field experience required for non-education students and education students not in EDUC 302-EDUC 303. One evening field observation required.