Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education In the College of Education OFFICE: Education and Business Administration 248 PLC 553. Language Assessment and Evaluation in Multicultural TELEPHONE: 619-594-5155 / FAX: 619-594-1183 Settings (3) Theories and methods of assessment and evaluation of diverse http://edweb.sdsu.edu/PLC/ student populations including authentic and traditional models. Procedures for identification, placement, and monitoring of linguisti- Faculty cally diverse students. Theories, models, and methods for program evaluation, achievement, and decision making. Alberto J. Rodriguez, Ph.D., Professor of Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education, Interim Chair of Department PLC 596. Special Topics in Bilingual and Multicultural Karen Cadiero-Kaplan, Ph.D., Professor of Policy Studies in Language Education (1-3) and Cross-Cultural Education (Graduate Adviser) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Alberto M. Ochoa, Ph.D., Professor of Policy Studies in Language and Selected topics in bilingual, cross-cultural education and policy Cross-Cultural Education, Emeritus studies. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for Cristina Alfaro, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Policy Studies in specific content. Credit for 596 and 696 applicable to a master's Language and Cross-Cultural Education degree with approval of the graduate adviser. Cristian Aquino-Sterling, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Policy Studies in GRADUATE COURSES Language and Cross-Cultural Education Elsa S. Billings, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Policy Studies in PLC 600A. Foundations of Democratic Schooling (3) Language and Cross-Cultural Education Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Analysis of relationships among ideology, culture, and power in educational context; key concepts in critical pedagogy applied to Courses Acceptable on Master’s Degree programs, curricula, and school restructuring. (PLC) Programs in Education PLC 600B. Foundations of Dual Language Programming for Refer to Courses and Curricula and Regulations of the Division of Gradu- Critical Biliteracy Development (3) ate Affairs sections of this bulletin for explanation of the course numbering Prerequisite: BCLAD credential or score of 3 on SDSU Spanish system, unit or credit hour, prerequisites, and related information. examination. UPPER DIVISION COURSES Critical literacy and democratic schooling for dual language program models. Program models that apply to policies and practices PLC 515. Multilingual Education: Theory and Practice for that inform literacy curriculum and pedagogy in dual language-bilit- Biliteracy Teachers (3) eracy settings. Pedagogical and programmatic practices for addressing linguistic PLC 601. Language Policies and Practices (3) and academic needs of multilingual learners. Historical and Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. theoretical foundations of bilingual education as related to bilingual Formal and informal policies related to education of linguistically and dual language programs to include instruction, curriculum, and diverse students at micro/macro level and in school contexts; analysis assessment. Taught in Spanish and English. of bilingual and cross-cultural issues in cognition and literacy. (Formerly numbered Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural PLC 523. Psychological Foundations for Biliteracy Teachers in Education 653.) K-6 Classrooms (3) Major theories of learning and cognition as applied to bilingual PLC 603. Community and Schools in a Diverse Society (3) students and their relation to child development, first and second Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. language acquisition, and approaches to teaching in bilingual Linguistic and cultural diversity of school and community. Devel- classroom. (Formerly numbered Policy Studies in Language and opment of community sociocultural scan; home and school Cross-Cultural Education 923.) collaboration; effects of home and school collaboration on achievement; responsibility of parent caretaker, stakeholder for PLC 524. Psychological Foundations for Biliteracy Teachers in student success. Grades 7-12 (1-4) Bilingual learning theory as it affects adolescent growth, individu- PLC 604. Learning and Teaching Language in a Dual Language alized instruction, classroom management and discipline, and Setting (3) methods of measuring and evaluating achievement. Taught in Spanish Prerequisite: BCLAD credential or score of 3 on SDSU Spanish and English. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule examination. for specific content. Maximum credit four units. (Formerly numbered Dual language instructional methods, modeling oral and written Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education 924.) grammatical structures. Language acquisition strategies for English PLC 532. Biliteracy Teaching in Language Arts for Elementary and Spanish in K-12 grades. Emphasis on written structures for academic literacy. Students (3) Prerequisites: Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural PLC 613. Organizational Strategies and Professional Development Education 415 and 515. for the Multicultural School Community (3) Assessing language proficiency; selecting, designing, and evalu- Prerequisite: Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural ating learning experiences to develop biliteracy in K-6 classrooms in Education 601. English language arts and Spanish, Arabic, Filipino, Japanese, or Leadership and change strategies for designing and imple- Mandarin. Taught bilingually in language of emphasis and English. menting instructional programs, professional development (Formerly numbered Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural approaches, effective organizational school climate that promotes a Education 932.) democratic society and schooling. 222 SDSU GRADUATE BULLETIN 2012-2013 Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education PLC 650. Curriculum Development for Urban School PLC 933. Skills in Teaching Reading to Bilingual Secondary Communities (3) Students (3) Prerequisites: Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Prerequisites: Upper division standing. Admission to Bilingual Education 600A and 601. 2042 Single Subject credential program. Curriculum development through lens of critical theory. Principles Methods for developing reading skills in Spanish and English of curriculum and instruction contextualized and with regard to across subject areas. Includes comprehension, academic vocab- particular educational institutions or work sites from a social justice ulary, concept development, reading strategies, and assessment. perspective. Taught in Spanish and/or English. PLC 651. Curriculum, Teaching, and Assessment: PLC 953. Language Development in Bilingual Secondary ELD and SDAIE (1-3) Classrooms (3) Prerequisite: Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education 915A or 915B. Prerequisite: Admission to Bilingual 2042 Single Subject credential English language development and delivery of comprehensive program. instruction for English learners. Strategies for implementing state Political, sociocultural, and linguistic aspects of language devel- adopted instruction programs for ELD in language and content. opment in bilingual secondary classrooms. Taught in English and Spanish. PLC 652. Literacy and Language: Critically Examining Curriculum for Teaching and Learning (3) PLC 954. Classroom Organization for Democratic Teaching Prerequisite: Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural in Bilingual Classrooms (1-4) Education 650. Prerequisites: Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Research in literacy and multi-cultural curriculum theories, methods, Education 400; concurrent registration in Policy Studies in Language and teaching connected to community, school, and personal literacies. and Cross-Cultural Education 524 and 963; admission to single Literacy practices for educating diverse students; varying definitions of subject bilingual 2042 program. literacy and social-political contexts of literacy curriculum. Teaching practices to include democratic processes for classroom PLC 686. Seminar in Multicultural Education (1-6) management in bilingual classrooms. Classroom teaching, classroom Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. discipline, and curriculum management. Social-cultural and political Topics dealing with current issues in multicultural education. See contexts of teaching to include overview of teacher performance Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units appli- assessment tasks. cable to a master's degree. PLC 960. Professional Seminar for Bilingual Teacher PLC 798. Special Study (1-6) Cr/NC/RP Candidates (1-4) Cr/NC Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; to be arranged with department Prerequisite: Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural chair and instructor. Education 954. Individual study. May involve fieldwork. Maximum credit six units Lesson planning and organization for bilingual elementary and applicable to a master's degree. secondary teacher candidates. Meeting needs of diverse learners in CREDENTIAL COURSES biliteracy settings. Maximum credit eight units. PLC 910. Teaching Mathematics to Bilingual Students (1-3) PLC 961. Practicum in Elementary Bilingual Prerequisite: Admission to Bilingual 2042 Multiple Subject Classroom (1-12) Cr/NC credential program. Prerequisites: Admission to Bilingual 2042 Multiple Subject Underlying learning theories for teaching mathematical concepts, credential program. Student must provide own transportation to computation, and problem-solving skills to bilingual students. student