LIN 520 - Linguistics for Teachers.

Graduate standing, consent of instructor. (3).

Principles of linguistics and their applications in the classroom. Focus on language structure and language variation, with particular emphasis on their relevance to teaching and learning of Standard English. Discussion of the role of Standard English in American society, and larger political issues such as the “English-Only” movement and bilingual education. Students pursue individual projects relating their expertise and experience as teachers to the course material.