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English Language Fundamentals

Students will demonstrate a foundational knowledge of the English language systems of phonology, morphology, grammar, semantics, and pragmatics and how these systems are integral to the language learning competencies of listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.

Instructional Competence

With a foundational knowledge of the English language systems and language learning competences, students will demonstrate fundamental competence in lesson planning, teaching strategies, and language testing when teaching English as a second or foreign language.