Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Prerequisite: LING 301
This course explores the application of linguistic principles to language teaching and learning through a survey of major areas of applied linguistics such as sociolinguistics, language acquisition, and psycholinguistics.
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: LING 301
A course emphasizing the nature, structure and modifications of the English language with emphasis upon traditional, structural, and generative-transformational grammars.
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: LING 301
A course examining form, structure, meaning and use in English grammar, with particular application to English language instruction.
Offered: Resident and Online
Resident Prerequisite: LING 301 and (ASLI 101 or ARAB 101 or CHIN 101 or FREN 101 or GRMN 101 or RUSS 101 or SPAN 101) and (RSCH 201 or Inquiry Research with a score of 80 or Research Assessment with a score of 80 or Research (prior to 2017-2018) with a score of 80)
Online Prerequisite: LING 301 and (ASLI 101 or ARAB 101 or CHIN 101 or FREN 101 or GRMN 101 or RUSS 101 or SPAN 101)
A study of strategies for second-language acquisition and assessment. An historical approach to perspectives on second language-acquisition and proficiency. (Crosslisted with SPAN 403)
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: TESL 403
This is a course in classroom practices in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, focusing on: assessment; error analysis; interlanguage; and teaching in the four language areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing for a broad variety of TES/FL contexts, as well as on global context issues which inform these practices.
Offered: Resident and Online
This capstone course includes the application and assessment of basic methodologies, curriculum, and activities for teaching second languages.
Registration Restrictions: Admission to Teacher Licensure Program, junior/senior status
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: TESL 419 (may be taken concurrently) and Undergraduate Initial Gate 2 with a score of 5 and Background Check Clearance with a score of 5
Students will complete reflective classroom observations in the setting of either pre K-12 or adult level education and the teaching of two to three consecutive lessons.
Offered: Resident
Students who qualify will pursue studies of a particular interest as approved and supervised by the instructor.
Registration Restrictions: Junior or Senior status
Offered: Resident
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Offered: Resident
Professional-supervised experience in first-hand internship opportunities in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language. Must apply semester prior to completing internship.
Registration Restrictions: Junior or Senior status
Offered: Resident and Online