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ESOL: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESOL 4010 Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers 3-0-3
A study of the nature, structure, and diversity of language, emphasizing the phonological,
syntactic, and semantic patterns of English in comparison and contrast with feathers of other
selected languages. Prospective teachers will explore the principles of linguistic systems and
major theorists and schools of linguistic thought within the cultural framework of working
with communities of non-native English speakers.
ESOL 4020 Cultural Perspectives for ESOL Teachers 3-0-3
A study of culture and its relationship with language and education. Prospective teachers will
investigate theories related to the nature and role of culture and cultural programs in the
construction of learning environments and support linguistically diverse learners.
ESOL 4030 Methods and Materials for Teaching ESOL 3-0-3
Methods of teaching English at the elementary, middle, and high school levels to students
whose first language is not English. Topics include theories of second language acquisition,
instructional strategies and materials, methods of evaluating proficiency and progress, and
curriculum-building.
For additional offerings in the Department of English, see
English (ENGL), Creative Writing/Contemporary Literature (CWCL),
Journalism (JOUR), and Linguistics (LING).