second language teacher education, adult second language literacy, teaching refugee-background students, reflective practice, asset-based instruction, culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy
LING 2000 - Introduction to Linguistics
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Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
Introduces the study of languages as structural systems. Describes principles of sound patterns, word formation, meaning, and sentence structure. Gives attention to language acquisition, psycholinguistics, language families, dialects, historical change in languages, and different language types.
LING 3200 - Academic Oral Communication in English
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Spring 2022
Designed for undergraduate students who speak English as an additional language, this course improves students' oral communication skills for effective academic interactions in the classroom and within their academic discipline. Specific attention is given to presentation skills ' developing, explaining and clarifying ideas ' and discussion skills such as interrupting, hedging, and responding to questions. Students deliver formal presentations and impromptu speeches, and lead and participate in group discussions. Students improve active listening skills, non-verbal communication and English pronunciation. This course does not count toward the Linguistics major or minor. Recommended restriction: this course is restricted to non-native English-speaking students.
LING 3545 - World Language Policies
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Fall 2020 / Summer 2021
Examines the economic and sociopolitical impact of choosing English vs. other languages in the U.S. Introduces the study of language policies, rights, and planning in other countries, including the worldwide use of English in social, business, and legal contexts.
LING 3630 - Principles and Practices in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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Fall 2019 / Summer 2020
Provides an overview of methods and materials for teaching English as an additional language, along with opportunities for students to observe, discuss and analyze these in relation to language teaching principles, second language acquisition, linguistic considerations, and global and local contexts. Aimed primarily at the teaching of English to non-native speaking adults, the course also addresses second and foreign language teaching.
LING 4100 - Perspectives on Language
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Spring 2020
Provides extended critical examination of a few selected issues, chosen each term for their general interest and relevance, e.g., the relation between language and thought, or human language vs. animal languages, and computer languages. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours, provided topics vary. Recommended prerequisite: LING 2000.
LING 4620 - Teaching Second Language (L2) Oral Skills and Communication
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Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
This course explores pedagogical approaches for developing nonnative speakers' oral English proficiency and communication skills. We explore the practical and theoretical aspects of teaching the macroskills - listening and speaking - as well as related microskills, including pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Pedagogical concepts are considered through the lens of various teaching contexts for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Praxis occurs through lesson development and analysis and interactions with language learners in the community. Recommended prerequisite or corequisite: LING 4630. Recommended prerequisite: LING 3100. Same as LING 5620.
LING 4630 - TESOL and Second Language Acquisition: Principles and Practices
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Fall 2020 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
Provides an overview of methods and materials for teaching English as an additional language, along with opportunities for students to observe, discuss and analyze these in relation to language teaching principles, second language acquisition, linguistic considerations, and global and local contexts. Aimed primarily at the teaching of English to non-native speaking adults, the course also addresses second and foreign language teaching.
LING 4830 - Honors Thesis
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Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
Required for students who elect departmental honors. Students write an honors thesis based on independent research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
LING 5610 - English Structure for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
Provides an introduction to the study of English grammar from the perspective of the nonnative learner and user of English. The focus is on understanding the form, meaning, and use of grammatical constructions and on how to teach these constructions in an ESL/EFL context. Same as LING 4610.
LING 5620 - Oral Language and Communication for TESOL
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Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
Provides teaching and learning principles and practices for developing nonnative speakers' oral English proficiency and intercultural communication skills. Examines the sound system of American English (including prosody), listening and pronunciation, lexical considerations, and discourse functions and grammar, and how these contribute to speaking fluency, accuracy and communicative effectiveness. Focuses on teaching applications and includes one-on-one sessions with English learners. Recommended prerequisite: LING 3100 or LING 5030 and LING 5410. Same as LING 4620.
LING 5630 - TESOL and Second Language Acquisition: Principles and Practices
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Fall 2019 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
Provides an overview of methods and materials for teaching English as an additional language, along with opportunities for students to observe, discuss and analyze these in relation to language teaching principles, linguistic considerations, and global and local contexts. Aimed primarily at the teaching of English to nonnative speaking adults, the course also addresses second and foreign language teaching generally. Recommended prerequisite: LING 5610 or LING 5620.
