Educ Cultural & Ling Diversity: Lang Policy Issues,Race&Sch (A)

About ECLD 1560 A

Explores the theories, practices, and policies related to race and language, and how they impact the working, teaching, and learning of English learners in multilingual and multicultural settings.

Notes

Open to Degree and PACE students

Section URL

https://www.uvm.edu/cess/doe/ecld

Section Description

What does the way we speak say about who we are, and why are some languages and accents treated as more “correct” than others? In this course, we will look at how race, language, identity, and education shape students’ everyday experiences in school. Together, we will explore how people learn additional languages, dig into debates around bilingual education, and connect what we learn to real issues such as immigration, linguistic bias, racial literacy, and belonging. We will also look at the policies and landmark court cases that have shaped access and opportunities for multilingual learners, immigrants, refugees, and culturally diverse communities.

ECLD 1560 is open to all UVM students and is a great elective for anyone curious about language, culture, immigration, social justice, or education. It also counts toward the ECLD minor and fulfills the D1 Diversity requirement.

Section Expectation

We will engage course readings, materials, and discussions to explore the educational and linguistic barriers that immigrants, refugees, and undocumented immigrants most of whom are emergent English learners overcome during their transition from migration to U.S. culture.

Course Learning Objectives Category 1: General Education Diversity (D1) Competencies I can… 1.1 Develop an awareness of the influence and impact of diversity-related concepts such as intersectionality (i.e., the intersection of multiple dimensions on diverse cultural identities), power and privilege at the individual, group, and systems levels especially as it relates to shaping restrictive language policies throughout US history. 1.2 Develop critical thinking skills to enable one to analyze information and evaluate arguments from diverse viewpoints and multiple perspectives. 1.3 Examine cultural and linguicism implicit in US immigration laws and policies, as well as develop an appreciation for the language rights of linguistically and culturally diverse communities. Category 2: Effort/Engagement and Responsibility I can… 2.1 participate meaningfully in our community of learners. 2.2. take responsibility for my words and actions. 2.3 effectively manage my own learning.

Evaluation

• Participation and Attendance: 15%
• Reading Reflections, Case Studies, and In-Class Activities: 50%
• Midterm: 15%
• Final Project: 20%

Important Dates

Courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Show your interest by enrolling.

Resources

• Parking
• PACE Course Pricing
• Textbooks

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