May 22, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

RDG 4323 - ESL Literacy


3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the student of the second language acquisition and of teaching strategies facilitating the process of learning a new language and literacy. The course will emphasize language acquisition theories, learning processes, social and affective factors in learning a second language, best teaching practices in dual language and ESL classrooms, and literacy development, emergent literacy for English-speaking students, and LPAC duties and responsibilities.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of EDU 2100  and EDU 3324 . Completion or concurrent enrollment in EDU 2341  and admission to the Teacher Education Program.