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Teaching English as a Second Language
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English Structures |
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An overview of English as a linguistic system with comparison to other languages and a survey of the history of English. Includes phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, language acquisition, and the application of these areas of knowledge to the ESL classroom. |
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Oral Discourse Structures |
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TESL 551 |
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In-depth study of how English is structured in oral contexts as well as methods and strategies for teaching oral language. Covers a review of phonetics and phonology including place and manner of articulation of phonemes, stress, intonation, and how articulation alters when sounds are produced within larger units of discourse. Delves into the structure of oral discourse above the sentence, including such features as adjacency pairs, referencing and gapping, and how participants negotiate meaning. Introduces students to techniques used in oral discourse analysis. |
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Written Discourse Structures |
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TESL 551 |
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In-depth study of the writing system of English as well as methods and strategies for teaching reading and writing. Covers the alphabet and its relation to the oral language, the teaching of early literacy, developmental literacy, and advanced writing skills. Delves into the structure of written discourse above the sentence, including such features as logical connectors, focusing structures, transitions, and rhetorical devices. |
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Teaching Science and Math to ELs |
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This course will look at state guidelines and designated responsibilities of both ESL teachers and teachers of other subjects in the education of ELs and then present readings, discussions, and assignments that help math and science teachers fulfill their designated responsibilities. Students will learn general difficulties faced by ELs in a core subject classroom and the specific challenges presented in the math and science classrooms as well as ways to help these learners overcome these difficulties. |
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Topics in Teaching English as a Second Language |
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Study of selected topics related to the teaching of English as a second language. Topics may be drawn from the fields of linguistics, education, or English. The course may be interdisciplinary in nature. Examples of topics include course design for content area instruction of ELLs, discourse analysis, or psycholinguistics. The course may be repeated when the topic varies. |
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Social, Cultural, and Political Contexts of Language and Literacy |
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In-depth study of sociolinguistics, cultural identity, language programs, policies, and laws in the United States. |
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Cultures in the Schools |
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This course explores particular cultural groups that are prominent in today's local schools. Students will research the language, writing system, educational system, and values of the groups and present their findings to the class. Students will employ qualitative interview techniques to learn the cross-cultural challenges for students and families of the group under research. Students will also arrange for cultural in-group speakers to visit class. |
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Pedagogical Grammar |
| Prerequisite |
TESL 551 |
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In-depth study of English syntax with strategies and techniques for teaching English structures in the classroom. |
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Internship |
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A supervised field experience or internship in education related to the graduate major subject. Variable credit from 1-10. May be repeated if setting varies. |
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Designing ESL Courses |
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Planning and teaching language classes. Topics include making daily lesson plans, developing course curricula, and structuring programs. Also included are strategies and techniques for teaching the four skills and grammar as well as strategies for managing classroom and administrative tasks. |
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Content-based Language Instruction |
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An in-depth exploration of teaching methods that combine language learning with the learning of other subject matter. The course will look at common ELL program models and what approach to content and language learning is inherent in each model. Then each suggested approach will be studied closely through readings, discussions, lesson planning, and microteaching assignments. |
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Assessment in TESL |
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TESL 670 |
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Theories and strategies for the assessment of second language competence, including formal and informal classroom assessments as well as standardized assessments of English Language Learners. |
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Topics in Teaching English as a Second Language |
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Topical seminar in Teaching English as a Second Language; may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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Project/Action Research (Plan B) |
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A non-thesis capstone research project. |
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Independent Study |
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Selected readings in English language, English literature, English composition, linguistics, or applied linguistics under the direction and supervision of members of the department. |
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Continuing Registration |
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Continuing enrollment in graduate studies TESL. This option is to be used for registration after completion of all course requirements or when not otherwise actively enrolled. Students not otherwise enrolled at the time they sit for the oral exam must enroll in TESL 698. This course may not be used to meet any program or graduation requirements. |
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Thesis (Plan A) |
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Research and writing of the master's thesis under the supervision of the faculty chair and the thesis committee. |
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