Department: English as a Second Language

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ESLS4304Methods in Teaching ESLStudents will explore the primary approaches and methods for teaching ESL as well as social and cultural factors that influence ESL students' learning. Students will develop teaching strategies for promoting ESL students' reading, writing, listening...
ESLS5301Second Language AcquisitionStudents will learn the principles and processes of first and second language acquisition in conjunction with language development and environment. In addition, the interrelatedness of L1 and L2 and the transfer/relation of the four communication sk...
ESLS5304Methods in Teaching ESLStudents will explore the primary approaches and methods for teaching ESL as well as social and cultural factors that influence ESL students' learning. Students will develop teaching strategies for promoting ESL students' reading, writing, listening...
ESLS5306Content Area Language Proficiency SkillsStudents will learn effective practices, resources, and materials for providing content-based ESL instruction, engaging students in critical thinking, and fostering ESL students' communication and technological skills. Students will understand the i...
ESLS5308Multicultural and Multilingual Learning EnvironmentsThe purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for the student to grow in knowledge, experience and skill in developing and maintaining effective multicultural and multilingual learning environments. Historical, theoretical and policy found...
ESLS5310Administration of ESL ProgramA study of the nature, development, implementation, maintenance and promotion of comprehensive English as a Second Language programs. All aspects of the ESL program are studied including classroom management and teaching strategies and the developme...
ESLS5312Practicum for State CertificationPractical, on-the-job, supervised and evaluated field experiences that provide the foundation for success in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in K-12 school settings. Students develop conceptual and professional skills through their exper...
ESLS5314Practicum in ESL/EFL SettingsPractical, on-the-job, supervised and evaluated field experiences that provide the foundation for success in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Students develop conceptual and professional skills thr...
ESLS5314Practicum in ESL/EFL SettingsPractical, on-the-job, supervised and evaluated field experiences that provide the foundation for success in teaching English as a second language (ESL) and English as a foreign language (EFL). Students develop conceptual and professional skills thro...
ESLS5320Assessing English Language LearnersStudents will develop the knowledge and skills needed to assess English language learners in ways that are valid, reliable, and fair. Students will learn about and apply the use of formal and information assessment tools and techniques that inform i...
ESLS5321Linguistics for Reading & ESL'This course explores the linguistic basis for teaching reading and ESL (English as a second language). Students will consider the implications of the basic concepts from phonology, orthography, morphology, and syntax for teaching reading and for tea...
ESLS5390Independent Study in ESLSIndependent Study courses are devised by, professors to permit students to explore material, not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
ESLS6390Independent Study in ESLSIndependent Study courses are devised by, professors to permit students to explore material, not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
ESLSELECEnglish As a Second LanguageA generic course used for the External Transcript Equivalency Process. If the course does not have an equivalency but will meet subject are, the ELEC is used along with the appropriate department to state the course is accepted with in the subject...