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English Language Arts Endorsement

English Language Arts

Minimum coursework expectations for this endorsement are 52 credits in English Language Arts, including coursework in each of the following:

  • American, British, world, multicultural (American authors of color) and adolescent literature—must include representation from the following genres: poetry, drama, fiction and nonfiction — 28 credits
  • Writing process (e.g., expository, technical, narrative writing) — 12 credits
  • Communication (e.g., speech, media and film analysis, acting, journalism) — 8 credits
  • Language skills (conventions) and structure (social/historical) e.g., linguistics, grammar, history of the English language — 4 credits

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