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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course examines how languages are learned. Students will discuss prominent language acquisition theories and how these apply in instructed settings, analyze learner language, and explore individual differences in second language learning. In addition, knowledge of phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics will be applied to teaching English language learners.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to theories that undergird the scholarship and practice of ESL teachers and learners. The readings will guide students toward a critical perspective of how the teaching and learning process may marginalize students whose primary language is not English. As students learn more about families through their community field experiences, they will dialogue about how these experiences relate to the theories they are reading.
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3.00 Credits
Students will become familiar with language acquisition, language acquisition theories, and assessment of language acquisition in the classroom. Students will examine specific program assessments for students and cultural influences on assessment.
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3.00 Credits
This course will connect second language acquisition theories to research based principles of instruction as they relate to English learners. Students will explore and apply methods and strategies to promote comprehensible interaction in reading, writing and language arts for early childhood, elementary, secondary and adult second language learners. Prerequisites: TESL 321, 322.
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3.00 Credits
Students will explore and apply methods and strategies to promote comprehensible interaction in the content areas for early childhood, elementary, secondary and adult second language learners. The emphasis of the course is the design of standards-based differentiated lesson plans for English language learners in heterogeneous content area classes as well as sheltered content area courses for secondary students. Prerequisites: TESL 323.
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3.00 Credits
Students will apply content from the Methods and Content Area Instruction courses to develop a rationale for incorporating assessment as an intrinsic and ongoing aspect of the teaching/learning process. Students will learn ways to monitor student progress, place students appropriately, and design authentic assessment for elementary, secondary and adult English language learners. Students will also explore policies and practices of standardized assessments commonly used to assess English language proficiency and academic language development within the context of U.S. public schools. Prerequisites: TESL 323.
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3.00 Credits
For every actor on stage in the professional theatre, as many as 20 people work behind the scenes. Who are these people and what do they do? This course introduces the basic theories and techniques used in stage scenery, props, lighting, and sound. Students will learn the terminology, tools and practices used in technical theatre as they work on practical projects while mounting theatrical productions. (WCore: WCFAH)
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4.00 Credits
We will study various techniques used in actor training, research and the employment of the tools used to bring characters to life. Students will explore the lessons made available through the process of embodying characters that may be quite different from yourself in terms of attitudes, beliefs, ethnicity, gender, and more. This undertaking prompts us to research and explore what drives each character-their needs and wants-deepening our insight into human nature. At the same time, students will investigate the vocal and physical elements of actor training. (WCore: WCFAH, RE)
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course to the art of acting and communication through performance. It covers the study of basic acting techniques, the value of storytelling, modes of communication (verbal, physical, text and subtext), and improvisation. Students will learn a lexicon of terms and techniques related to rehearsing, performing, and critiquing live performance and storytelling. Students will be challenged to access and deliver the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of their character(s). (WCore: WCFAH)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce theatre majors to the essentials of theatrical design application on computer software. In this course, students will become proficient in computer aided drafting for the stage utilizing current software programs such as Softplot and Vectorworks.
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