Course |
Title & Description |
Term taken |
Credits |
English 500 |
Teaching English Composition
Required of all new English teaching assistants.
Introduction to the teaching of English 101 and 104/105. Current theories
and practices related to 101 and 104/105 objectives, lesson planning and
teaching methods, development of writing assignments, evaluation of student
writing. |
Fall 2004 |
3 |
English 510 |
Introduction to Computers in Applied Linguistics
Use of applications software for language teaching,
linguistic analysis, and statistical analysis. Issues and problems in
applied linguistics related to computer methods. |
Fall 2004 |
3 |
English 511 |
Introduction to Linguistics
Principles and methods of linguistic analysis
with emphasis on phonology, morphology, and syntax. Description of linguistic
variation and current theoretical approaches to linguistics.
|
Fall 2004 |
3 |
English 514 |
Sociolinguistics
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics.
Theories and methods of examining language in its social setting. Analysis
of individual characteristics (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, social class,
region), interactional factors (e.g., situation, topic, purpose) and national
policies affecting language use.
|
Spring 2005 |
3 |
English 519 |
Second Language Assessment
Prereq: 517. Principles of second language assessment
including reliability, validity, authenticity and practicality. Constructing,
scoring, interpreting, and evaluating second language tests for a variety
of situations |
Spring 2005 |
3 |
English 525 |
Methods in Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills to Nonnative
Speakers of English
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics.
Theoretical and practical issues and techniques in the teaching of second
language pronunciation, listening, and speaking skills to diverse student
populations. Topics will be relevant to those intending to teach in various
situations, including K-12 and adult learners in academic, professional,
and vocational programs.
|
Spring 2005 |
3 |
English 526 |
Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Prereq: 511 and 513 or equivalent. Theory, research, and
practice in computer use for teaching non-native speakers of English.
Methods for planning and evaluating computer-based learning activities.
|
Spring 2005 |
3
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