Literacy ESOL Track

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MED in Language and Literacy - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Track

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The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher track (available beginning Fall 2009) is for educators desiring ESOL linguistics and second language acquisition basics as well as ESOL methods, materials, and assessments for public and private schools. This degree program meets the International Reading Association's Standards for Reading Professional, National TESOL Standards as well as DESE ESOL Standards. This track leads to Missouri ESOL certification. Certification is not available as an initial certificate; candidates must already be certified in another area.

Curriculum

Curriculum			Hours
ED	519†	Diversity in the Classroom	3
ED	545†	Teaching Reading to Linguistically Diverse Learners	3
ED	546	Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties	3
ED	552†	Linguistics for ESOL Teachers	3
ED	562†	Principles of Second Language Learning	3
ED	582†	Methods & Materials for Teaching and Assessing ESOL	3
ED	585	Emergent Literacy in a Diverse Society	3
ED	608†	Assessment	3
ED	610	Issues and Research in Literacy	3
ED	619	Multi-Cultural Literature for Teachers	3
ED	641*†	Literacy Practicum I	3
ED	651*	Literacy Practicum II	3
Total Hours			36

*For the ESOL track, ED 641: Practicum I and ED 651: Practicum II must be completed in an ESOL setting

†Candidates desiring only ESOL certification may complete certification requirements by taking courses designated with † (21 hours)

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