Course Description:
This 5 PLU course explores the nature of culture and the role of cultural factors in the teaching and learning of English as an additional language in U.S. schools.
This course is one of three courses that constitute the Georgia state add-on endorsement for TESOL in public schools.
Objectives:
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to explore the nature of culture and gain an understanding of how one’s own and others’ assumptions, attitudes and behaviors are shaped by culture
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to gain insight into the connections among language, culture and education
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to gain first-hand experience with crossing cultural boundaries
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to become conversant with classroom materials and techniques dealing with culture and cultural diversity
Course Readings: (Note: This is a reading-intensive course!)
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Packet of Course Readings
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Noel, J. (2000). Developing multicultural educators. New York: Longman.
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Zainuddin, H., Yahya, N., Morales-Jones, C., & Ariza, E. N. (2002). Fundamentals of teaching English to speakers of other languages in K-12 mainstream classrooms. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt Publishing.
