The course offers a broad examination of language and linguistic diversity and identities, drawing from education, sociolinguistics, anthropology, child development, and related fields. Content includes a critical examination of the evolution of the laws and policies affecting linguistic minorities in the U.S. and how they inform the educational rights of emerging and developing bilingual learners. A minimum of 20hrs of fieldwork beyond classroom time is required. Students have the opportunity to identify age group preference for field placement.