Language Programs and Policies in Multilingual Societies

This course allows the pre-service English teachers to survey local and international basic education language programs and policies that account for issues and considerations relevant to the engagement of teachers in school settings. Moreover, it presents research-based content knowledge of language policies and programs across countries to exhibit clear understanding of the design, development, and dissemination of a language curriculum and to discuss how school policies i.e.: language policies have shaped and influenced English language teaching in multicultural setting.