ENGL 116A. Studies in Applied Linguistics. Students learn the basics of the English system of phonology and morphology. Takes an integrated approach synthesizing the issues of phonics, schemata-building, and whole language strategies in teaching reading and writing to young learners. Students will also learn the importance of first and second language acquisition for elementary school students.Evaluation will include classroom examinations, and students will also undertake a detailed case study of one child learning to read and write. Prerequisite: GWAR Certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 70+, or at least a C- in ENGL 109M/W. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.