ELANG 223 : Introduction to the English Language.
(3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Overview of English from linguistic point of view, emphasizing structure of English and social, biological, and psychological aspects of language. |
LING 441 : Language Acquisition in TESOL.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | ELang 223. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Understanding fundamental theories and processes of first and second language acquisition. How teachers can enhance language learning in English as a second or foreign language. |
LING 461 : Language Assessment in TESOL.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | W |
| PREREQUISITE: | ELang 223, Ling 441, 477. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Understanding key issues in language testing, writing good language tests and test items, and completing basic test and item analyses. |
LING 473 : Literacy Development in TESOL.
(2:2:.5)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | W |
| PREREQUISITE: | ELang 223, Ling 441. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Understanding basic processes of literacy development in English as a second or foreign language. How knowledge of these processes informs classroom literacy instruction and practices. |
LING 477 : Methods and Strategies in TESOL.
(3:3:.5)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | ELang 223; Ling 441 or concurrent enrollment. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Instructional methods and strategies for teaching English as a second or foreign language. Overview of curriculum development for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing. |