Introduces students to the field of TESOL by providing an overview of instructional programs and approaches for teaching English as a second language to students from K-12 to postsecondary levels. Special emphasis is placed on the role of cultural differences on language development and academic achievement in United States classrooms. The course includes bilingualism, legal and political trends as they pertain to ESL students in various educational settings, and the impact of state and national initiatives, such as No Child Left Behind, on ESL students and TESOL. [ 3 credits ]