Course Descriptions

 
TESL 451 English Structures (3)
Fall: All Years       
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.


TESL 454 Grammar for Teaching English as a Second Language (3)
Spring: All Years       
In-depth study of English grammar with specific focus on syntax, including its application to the ESL classroom.
Prerequisite:  TESL 451 

TESL 490 Special Topics (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Study of selected topics related to the teaching of English as a second language. Topics may be drawn from the fields of linguistics, education, or English. The course may be interdisciplinary in nature. Examples of topics include course design for content area instruction of ELLs, discourse analysis, or psycholinguistics. The course may be repeated when the topic varies.


TESL 551 English Structures (3)
Fall: All Years       
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.


TESL 590 Special Topics (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Study of selected topics related to the teaching of English as a second language. Topics may be drawn from the fields of linguistics, education, or English. The course may be interdisciplinary in nature. Examples of topics include course design for content area instruction of ELLs, discourse analysis, or psycholinguistics. The course may be repeated when the topic varies.


TESL 625 Social, Cultural, and Political Contexts of Language and Literacy (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
In-depth study of sociolinguistics, cultural identity, language programs, policies, and laws in the United States.


TESL 654 Pedagogical Grammar (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
In-depth study of English syntax with strategies and techniques for teaching English structures in the classroom.
Prerequisite:  TESL 551 

TESL 670 Designing ESL Courses (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Planning and teaching language classes. Topics include making daily lesson plans, developing course curricula, and structuring programs. Also included are strategies and techniques for teaching the four skills and grammar as well as strategies for managing classroom and administrative tasks.


TESL 675 Assessment in TESL (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Theories and strategies for the assessment of second language competence, including formal and informal classroom assessments as well as standardized assessments of English Language Learners.
Prerequisite:  TESL 670 

TESL 690 Special Topics (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Study of selected topics related to the teaching of English as a second language. Topics may be drawn from the fields of linguistics, education, or English. The course may be interdisciplinary in nature. Examples of topics include course design for content area instruction of ELLs, discourse analysis, or psycholinguistics. The course may be repeated when the topic varies.