McDaniel College 

TSL Courses
TSL 500  Foundations in English Learner Education 
This introductory course examines the theory and practice of providing educational services to the culturally and linguistically diverse students in U.S. schools. Methods of teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), bilingual education, parent/community involvement, acculturation, the role of primary language, and immigration politics and laws will be emphasized.

TSL 502 Literacy Development in Multilingual Communities: Writing
This course examines the theory and practice of providing educational services to the culturally and linguistically diverse students in U.S. schools with particular emphasis on writing. Participants will investigate the role of primary language literacy, student voice and writing in the content areas. The course emphasizes instructional practices that incorporate family, community, technology and culture into the writing process.

TSL 520 Survey of English Learner Education
This course focuses on current research on bilingual/ESL/EFL education and policies; the role of culture in language learning, including the politics of minority and indigenous language education through the world; first and second language acquisition; language teaching practices; English as a lingua franca and varieties of English including pedagogical issues related to World English; and assessment of English language learners. Participants will reflect, critically and collaboratively on these concepts through readings, guided reflective writings and by the development of an electronic file of resources.

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