MLL 7401 Structure of English Language in ELL

This course is designed for educators working with English Language Learners (ELL) in grades K-12. Participants in this course will examine the syntactical structure of the English language and its connections to other languages. Participants will gain knowledge of the ways in which ELL students acquire a syntactical understanding of the English Language in the domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing. An emphasis will be placed on the importance of adapting content area instruction and language for ELL students in order to promote academic language proficiency. This course will demonstrate practical strategies and techniques that educators can use to improve instruction for ELL students in academic content areas