ESOL 882 - ESOL LINGUISTICS
This course is intended to prepare teachers desiring ESOL endorsement with a background in linguistics that will allow them to understand the structure and function of language. It will provide the theoretical underpinnings that will allow teachers to better plan curriculum for their students. Using the information, they will be able to determine which elements of English may be most problematic for their students. They will learn ways in which languages may differ and what the universal characteristics of language are.
Credit Hours: 3
Co-Requisites:
Eligibility: Graduate Standing
ESOL 883- Assessment & Appraisal
This course is intended to prepare teachers desiring ESOL endorsement with a background in the assessment that will allow them to assess and evaluate their ESOL students accurately. It will provide information regarding second language development and the theoretical underpinning necessary for nonbiased assessment, as well as considering methods of both traditional, formal assessment and nontraditional, informal assessment. Interpretation of results and their application will be considered.
Credit hours: 1-4
Co-Requisites:
Eligibility: Graduate Standing
ESOL 884 - ESOL METHODS AND MATERIALS
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to contemporary methods and materials used in English for speakers of other languages in PreK-12 classrooms. It will introduce methods and materials used in teaching non-native speakers with limited or non-existent English proficiency. Emphasis will be placed on the contextualized aspects of second language learning and the preparation of activities, materials, and evaluation techniques for classroom use.
Credit hours: 1-4
Co-Requisites:
Eligibility: Graduate Standing
ESOL 885 - PRACTICUM IN ESOL
This course is designed to relate theory to practice in a realistic fashion. The student is placed in a situation to obtain experiences relating directly or indirectly to the area being studied.
Credit hours: 1-8
Co-Requisites:
Eligibility: Graduate Standing