ENGL 3740 - Language in the Elementary School

This course will deal with the following topics: the history and structure of words, dialects, and interlanguage (i.e., lingua franca, a common language used by speakers of different languages) as cultural phenomena; teaching reading and writing in light of language variations; aspects of grammar most useful to writers; research on teaching grammar; and integrating language study into the elementary curriculum.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGL 3690

Credits: 3 hours

When Offered: Fall, Spring