Students will analyze the major grammatical structures of American English and the role of teaching grammar and developing effective classroom methods and techniques for multilingual learners. To do so, students will be exposed to diverse theories, approaches, methods, and practical techniques of grammar instruction in order to assist multilingual learners (also known as English Language Learners, English Learners) K-12 classrooms.

Focuses on theory around the social nature of oral and written language. Specifically, reading like a writer (mentor texts, modeling, etc.), accountable talk (talk that supports writing discussion, question posing, etc.), and feedback (peer review, editing, writing for an audience, community of writers, etc.). Through these three focus areas, the teaching and assessment practices of 21st-century multimodal literacies will be addressed.

English grammar and methods of teaching grammar for graduate, prospective and current teachers of English to speakers of other languages. Analysis of the major grammatical structures of American English. Discussion of the role of teaching grammar, and effective classroom methods and techniques for the English as a second/foreign language classroom.