BAST 371 - Advanced Language and Literacy

5 credits

Prerequisites
Admission to the BAST program.

The focus of this course is to understand the structure of language, language acquisition, and language learning and how it informs and facilitates research-based instructional practices. The course will examine language acquisition theories while focusing on language acquisition as it applies to both native and non-native English learners. This course will include opportunities to reflect on practicum observation.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and application of concepts, theories, and research from applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and literacy development
Explain how students’ first language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing transfers to and supports English language acquisition
Demonstrate knowledge and pedagogical applications of linguistic aspects of the English language including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse within and across contexts
Explain interrelationships and features of social, school/instructional, and academic discourses and pedagogical implications
Explain the interrelationships between the language domains and language modalities in ELP standards
Know, understand, and apply Washington State’s approved English Language Proficiency Standards

Note
BAST degree course.