EDCI 457

English as a Second Language

Units: 1.5

A survey of curriculum and instruction designed to develop beginning competence for teaching English as a second language. There are three main themes: language instruction techniques, evaluation of the language and educational needs of ESL students, and developing sensitivity for the prior educational and cultural experiences of ESL students.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 457, EDUC 438, ED-B 491.

Formerly: EDUC 438

Prerequisites:

Undergraduate course offered by the Faculty of Education.