Field Experience: Linguistic Case Study [To be included in final Endorsement portfolio] (10 points – transcript, 30 points- case study; Typed transcript due class 5!)
This activity entails an in-depth linguistic case study of a student who has learned/is learning English as an additional language. Specifically, you will transcribe and analyze a 20- to 30-minute recording of the students natural speech (not an interview), focusing on the language from the perspectives of phonology, morphology/syntax, pragmatics, first-language influence, and/or other areas that seem relevant. You will contextualize your description of the language learner and language learning situation, to consider how that might influence the language sample. You must explicitly link your discussion of the learners language to elements we have discussed in class and from our readings. Be sure to consider the learners achievements with the language, not simply perceived deficits. Finally, you will provide instructional/assessment recommendations for the student based on your analysis. You will turn in the transcript and your case study analysis (about 3-5 pages), and will make a short oral presentation on your findings to the class. See the Rubric for more details.
Requirements: 3-5 pages

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