| source University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (X) |
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department English as an International Language (X) |
May be repeated.
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On-site practical experience in an elementary school, involving at least 100 hours of classroom observations, consultations, teaching, tutoring, and assisting, to acquaint students with the many facets of ESL/bilingual education in a public school setting. Hours to be arranged with the cooperating teacher. Satisfies one requirement for those who wish to obtain an Illinois ESL endorsement on an Illinois teaching certificate.
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On-site practical experience in a secondary school, involving at least 100 hours of classroom observations, consultations, teaching, tutoring, and assisting, to acquaint students with the many facets of ESL/bilingual education in a public school setting. Hours to be arranged with the cooperating teacher. Satisfies one requirement for those who wish to obtain an Illinois ESL endorsement on an Illinois teaching certificate.
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Introduction to TESL/TEFL, including the concept of "communicative competence" and its components; teaching contexts; current research on teaching second language skills; syllabus, lesson, and materials design; and classroom techniques. Includes a teaching practicum. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.
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Adaptation of modern English grammar to meet the needs of the ESL/EFL teacher, with special emphasis on the development of knowledge and skills that can be used in the analysis of the syntax, lexis and pragmatics of English. Same as
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Introduces students to second language reading and writing, including theory, research, and practical application. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be taken concurrently with
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The course goals are to develop an understanding of the characteristics of naturally-occurring talk; several methodologies for collecting and studying it; the relationship of talk to human conduct, society and culture, including cross-cultural (mis)understanding; and to relate these insights to language learning, language teaching methodologies, and materials design. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Studies theoretical and practical aspects of language testing. Examines purposes and types of language tests in relation to theories of language use and language teaching goals; discusses testing practices and procedures related to language teaching and language research; and includes the planning, writing, and administration of tests, basic descriptive statistics, and test analysis. A project is required. Same as
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Topics on practical applications of second language studies for classroom practice. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Applications of linguistics to language learning with special emphasis on learning the sound system of English. Same as
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General introduction to second language acquisition (SLA) theory. Examines nativist, interactionist and cognitive approaches to SLA and explores the role of learner characteristics. Same as
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Introduces students to current issues in the theory and practice of communicative language teaching. Discusses the notion that communication is a social event from three perspectives: theoretical linguistics; applied linguistics; and classroom teaching. Specific questions addressed range from a consideration of the nature of applied linguistics to issues related to student autonomy. Prerequisite:
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Enables students to pursue advanced studies of the characteristics of naturally occurring talk and of research methodology for analyzing this talk. The goals are to develop understanding of the relationship of talk to human conduct, human society and culture, and to develop research skills in the collection and analysis of naturally occurring talk. Same as
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May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Generative phonological analyses of English and the teaching of English pronunciation: reevaluation of teaching goals, content, presentation, and methodology; required projects involve research into English phonology leading to the development and evaluation of lesson materials for ESL classes. Prerequisite:
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