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3.00 Credits
ARR A supervised study of various writing methods, analytical principles, and writing problems. This individualized course may be accompanied by peer tutoring in the Learning Lab or by writing for the student newspaper ( Storm Chaser) or the yearbook ( Storm Tracker). Enrollment is by approval of the English faculty. A student may earn a maximum of six credits in this manner.
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3.00 Credits
SUMMER, FALL, or SPRING This is a field-experience course in which a student spends at least 150 hours in a supervised position with an organization or firm that allows opportunity for learning and work related to the achievement of competency in the application of English skills in the work place. Students and supervisors receive prior orientation during which an internship agreement is developed. Careful evaluation by the employer-supervisor and by the college coordinator is required. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Humanities Department Department by the semester prior to the planned internship
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3.00 Credits
Fall This is an overview of some of the most outstanding Christian literature ranging from St. Augustine to John Donne to C. S. Lewis. In a close study of Christian spiritual writings, the course demonstrates an effective integration of Christian faith and learning in literature. Offered alternate years (Fall 2008). Prerequisites: ENG 131 and ENG 132
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3.00 Credits
SPRING This literature course focuses on reading and viewing the comedy, tragedy, and history plays of Shakespeare. Although the plays dominate the content of the course, some of Shakespeare's sonnets and poems are included as well as information on the Renaissance theater. Offered alternate years (Spring 2010). Prerequisites: ENG 131, ENG 132, or consent of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
SPRING This course is an overview of the basic concepts, methods, and techniques of teaching English to speakers of other languages. This course will discuss the key contemporary issues in TESOL that beginning teachers must understand to effectively facilitate second language acquisition. In addition, there will be readings, discussions and presentations designed to raise student awareness of current key issues in TESOL and Missions.
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3.00 Credits
ARR This course is designed to develop an understanding of how individuals learn the languages they use to communicate in a given cultural context. Topics include the differences between first language acquisition, second language acquisition, and culture teaching. Prerequisite: ESL 131
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3.00 Credits
FALL This course assists in developing future teachers in their application of resources for a variety of instructional situations. This course will discuss the principles that form teacher decisions in planning for and managing a classroom, and on SLA methods and their applications. Topics include using knowledge of student learning styles, culture, and language competency in the appropriate selection, adaptation, or creation of second language teaching materials and lesson planning. Offered alternate years [Fall 2009] Prerequisite: ESL 131
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3.00 Credits
FALL This course is an analysis of which aspects of language and culture learning need to be measured and effective measurement designs. Topics include an overview of assessment tools, methods for adaptations or creations of tools for appropriate placement, and awareness of factors/results that determine placement. Exposure will be given to both oral and literacy testing for individual tutoring or program placement. Offered alternate years [Fall 2009] Prerequisite: ESL 131
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3.00 Credits
FALL Connecting theories with methodologies, this course will discuss reading and writing strategies as they vary from strategies in a first language. This course will discuss how to plan and implement reading and writing skills into ESL courses, integrating them with speaking and listening skills. Offered alternate years [Fall 2009] Prerequisite: ESL 131
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3.00 Credits
SPRING Connecting theories with methodologies, this course will discuss speaking and listening skills in a second language. Issues of comprehension, pronunciation, social appropriacy and error correction will be discussed. This course will discuss how to plan and implement speaking and listening skills into ESL courses, integrating them with reading and writing skills. Offered alternate years [Spring 2009] Prerequisite: ESL 131
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