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2014-2015 Supplemental Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 
  

  • ESL 5301 - Descriptive Linguistics

    Credits: 3 hrs
    The course examines the methods of linguistic analysis and language description, focusing on problem-solving techniques based on data from various languages. Areas such as phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse analysis/pragmatics will be addressed.
  

  • ESL 5301 - Discourse Analysis

    Credits: 3
    This course examines discourse from a linguistic perspective, focusing on language structure and variety. Candidates will engage in the analysis of samples of authentic discourse pertaining to different genres.
  

  • ESL 5302 - Language Variety in American English

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the language varieties spoken in the United States. A variety of topics will be discussed such as the origin, history, and distinctiveness of American English (AE), regional and social varieties in AE, linguistic features of African American English, multilingualism, and Native American languages. The course will also focus on linguistic diversity and English language acquisition and language and education.
  

  • ESL 5302 - Social and Psychological Aspects of Language

    Credits: 3 hrs

    The course will explore the relationship between language and society and will analyze this relationship in terms of sociological concepts, including class, status, power, gender, culture, dialects, and language and education. The course will also explore the relationship between language and the processes of the brain and mind, such as language production, language processing, and language development. 

     

  

  • ESL 5303 - Discourse Analysis

    Credits: 3 hrs
    The course is meant to be an introduction to discourse analysis from a linguistic perspective. An interactive, activity-based approach to the study of language in use will be adopted in order to help students understand language structure and variety. Emphasis will be placed on topics such as linguistic categories, worldviews, discourse structure, register, genre, literacy, speech acts, communication and technology, among others. A variety of texts will be used, which will include literary extracts, advertisements, horoscopes, junk mail, comedy sketches, political speeches, telephone discourse, and Internet chat.
  

  • ESL 5303 - Language and Gender

    Credits: 3
    This course examines aspects of meaning in communicative practice, speech acts embedded in social action, and gender schemas and ideologies. Emphasis will also be placed on genderizing discourse (especially gender opposition), gender and use of linguistic varieties, and women’s language and gendered positioning.
  

  • ESL 5304 - Language Variety in American English

    Credits: 3 hrs

    The course is meant to familiarize students with the language varieties spoken in the United States. A variety of topics will be discussed such as: the origin and history of American English (AE), its distinctiveness, regional and social varieties in AE, linguistic features of African American English, multilingualism and non-English mother tongue, native-American languages, among others. The course will also focus on linguistic diversity and English language acquisition and language and education

     

     

  

  • ESL 5305 - Language and Gender

    Credits: 3 hrs
    The course is meant to examine aspects of meaning in communicative practice, speech acts embedded in social action, and gender schemas and ideologies. Emphasis will also be placed on genderizing discourse (especially gender opposition), gender and use of linguistic varieties, and women’s language and gendered positioning.
  

  • ESL 5310 - Language Acquisition and Language Learning *

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the nature of language learning, first and second language acquisition theories, stages of second language development, and individual learner needs and characteristics that will contribute to student performance. Teacher candidates plan lessons that meet the diverse needs of their student populations, and draw conclusions about various language learning theories and how their action research results can be applied to their classrooms, schools, and communities.
  

  • ESL 5311 - Language and Culture in ESL *

    Credits: 3
    This course examines issues of language and culture relevant to teachers of ESL. Universal aspects of language such as communicative meaning and intentions/uses of communication will be discussed, as well as similarities and differences in world languages. Consideration is given to the interconnectedness of language and culture, the function of language in daily life, its implications for bilingual students as well as how cultural heritage and identity play into second language skills development. Some attention is also given to legal, historical, and cultural issues as they relate to ESL.
  

  • ESL 5312 - Testing, Assessment, and Evaluation of ESL *

    Credits: 3
    This course helps teacher candidates develop competency in assessing student proficiency and achievement in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing as it relates to a diverse population of English language learners. Special emphasis will be given to development, evaluation and interpretation of traditional and alternative assessments. Testing theory and current testing research will be discussed along with principles of second language assessment and standardized testing. 
  

  • ESL 5313 - Principles and Methods of Teaching ESL *

    Credits: 3

     

    This course is designed to examine the methods, principles and strategies for teaching ESL from the elementary school to adult education levels with a survey of all current methodological and pedagogical theories and their applications. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills development are addressed in conjunction with the general language goals of interpersonal communication, interpretive communication, presentational communication, cultures, comparisons, connections, and communities (as stated in the National Standards for Foreign Language Education). ESL content-based instruction is referenced along with lesson planning, micro-teaching, the examination of textbooks, professional organizations, and the impact of technology (CALL- Computer Assisted Language Learning) in the discipline. 

    Prerequisite: Language Acquisition and Language Learning

  

  • ESL 5315 - Advanced Grammar for ESL Teachers *

    Credits: 3
    This course examines issues concerning the role of grammar in the development of students’ communicative competence as well as the teaching of grammar and the techniques for doing so. The course will also provide an overview of English grammar from a traditional as well as a communicative/functional perspective. It will focus primarily on aspects of English grammar that are relevant to teaching ESL.
  

  • ESL 5317 - Literacy Skills Development in ESL

    Credits: 3
    The course examines the psycholinguistic bases of the reading process in ESL. The focus of the course will be on reading as a skill and the role of the teacher of English in assisting speakers of other languages in developing this skill. Special emphasis will be on developing a series of skills like word recognition, analysis of word parts, syllabication, understanding content word meaning and function word meaning, development of reading habits both reading for inference and recreational reading, and the importance of building vocabulary and reading instructions. A variety of texts will be used.
  

  • ESL 5318 - Differentiated Instruction in ESL

    Credits: 3
    The course examines individual differences (IDs) that second language learners exhibit in the learning process. The emphasis will be on learning styles and learning strategies and their influences on students’ approach to second language learning, and the different research methods and techniques for identifying and measuring these individual differences in Second Language Acquisition (SLA).  
  

  • ESL 5319 - ESL Materials, Curriculum and Syllabus Design

    Credits: 3
    This course examines issues related to the development of materials and syllabus design. Teacher candidates will consider learning styles, cultural issues, and the authenticity of materials used in ESL classrooms. Candidates will become familiar with theoretical and practical issues regarding content selection, content adaptation, and various types of syllabi used in ESL.
  

  • ESL 5320 - Teaching ESL Composition at the College Level

    Credits: 3

    This course focuses on teaching writing to ESL students at the college level. Topics include the teaching of writing, error correction techniques, and cross-cultural aspects of ESL compositions. Some attention will be given to meeting the needs of U.S.-educated ESL learners in college composition courses.

     

  

  • ESL 5322 - History of the English Language

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to show the relations of the English language to the Indo-European language family and to trace the history of its development from Old English through Middle and Early Modern English to the present day. Attention will be paid to phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics as well as the English lexicon.
  

  • ESL 6301 - Research Methods in ESL

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces teacher candidates to research concepts, research design, and analysis specific to ESL and second language education. Each candidate performs action research which may include comparative studies, pre- and post-test evaluations, investigation of an issue, selection of samples, and submission of a written interpretation of data. Candidates review research literature and collect data throughout the semester while in a local public school setting. Some attention will be given to self-reflection on lesson planning and practice teaching.
  

  • ESL 6302 - Special Topics in ESL

    Credits: 3
    Topics of current interest in ESL not covered in existing courses will be explored and researched.
  

  • ESL 6601 - ESL/Applied Linguistics Master’s Thesis

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to give candidates the opportunity to investigate a specific topic under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. The area of study will be determined by the student in consultation with supervising faculty.