PL-Applied Linguistics (ESOL Endorsement) 2026-2027 Cycle 1 (August 24, 2026 - October 30, 2026)
Aug 24, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
60 credits
Sorry! The enrollment period is currently closed. Please check back soon.
Full course description
The purpose of this course is to equip teachers in acquiring an understanding of the structure of English from a modern-day linguistic perspective, and prepare teachers to analyze the structure of English in contrast with the language(s) of the target population in a given class.
Objectives may include:
Domain 2: Applied Linguistics (AL)
Standard AL.1: Language as a System
Teachers will demonstrate understanding that language is a system to support ELLs’ acquisition of English at varying proficiency levels.
Standard AL.1: Language as a System
AL.1.1: Teachers will demonstrate understanding of the components of the English language: phonology (sounds), morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (meaning), and pragmatics (contextual use) as an integrative and communicative system.
AL.1.2: Teachers will apply knowledge of English proficiency levels to support language acquisition across the four language domains (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
AL.1.3: Teachers will model proficient oral and written communication skills for ELLs by adjusting language use according to context, audience, and purpose.
Clarification 1: Instruction includes modeling how to shift from informal to formal language based on setting, how to address different speakers, and how to adapt communication for assignments and tasks.
Al.1.4: Teachers will identify similarities and differences between English and other languages to inform instructional approaches.
Clarification 1: Instruction includes explaining that the relationship between sounds (phonemes) and written symbols (graphemes) in English may differ from other languages, and sentence structure in English may follow a different order compared to other languages.