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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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Grammar for Teaching English as a Second Language |
| Prerequisite |
TESL 451 |
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In-depth study of English grammar with specific focus on syntax, including its application to the ESL classroom. |
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Oral Discourse Structures |
| Prerequisite |
TESL 451 |
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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 |
| Prerequisite |
TESL 451 |
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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 Math and Science to ELs |
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The 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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Topics in TESL |
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