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ISTE: TESOL - Graduate ISTE 501 - Introduction to TEFL Credits 3 The basics of teaching English as a foreign language. Includes an introduction to methods and techniques, teaching materials, grammar, and communicating values. Assignments include supervised observation and practice teaching. Notes: Does not count toward the department's
ISCL 885 - Multicultural Education Credits 3 This course explores educational theory and practice relative to teaching and learning among people from multiple cultures in a single setting, both in North America and other international contexts. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level. ISCL 890 - Ph.D. Dissertation Field Research Credits 0-6 Enrolling in ISCL 890 for 0 to 6 credits constitutes full-time status. However, dissertation work constitutes full-time status only for a total of four semesters. Grade Mode: D. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Intercultural Education (IDPE) or a Major in Intercultural Studies (IDIS); and Cook Sch Intercultural Studies; Doctoral Level. ISCL 891 - Ph.D. Dissertation Proposal Credits 3 This course facilitates the development and refinement of the doctoral dissertation proposal through preparation, presentation and critique of proposal drafts and examination and discussion of issues related to dissertation research. Notes: Constitutes full-time status. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Intercultural Education (IDPE) or a Major in Intercultural Studies (IDIS); and Cook Sch Intercultural Studies; Doctoral Level. ISCL 893 - Leave of Absence Credits 0 For students who have been granted an official leave of absence from the program. Grade Mode: N. Restrictions: Must be Cook Sch Intercultural Studies; and Doctoral Level. Fee: $15. ISCL 895 - Doctoral Research Seminar Credits 1-3 In-depth investigation of a topic under the guidance of the Intercultural Studies department using standard research procedures. Topic selection and course enrollment is by department approval. Notes: Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credits 1-3 Specialized research topics are examined critically in consider able detail with attention to the supporting literature on each topic. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit under a different topic. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level. ISCL 897 - Research Seminar Credits 3 Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level. ISCL 896 - Ph.D. Research Seminar Discussion and application of the central areas of Christian Ministry and Leadership research and related fields of study. Instruction in research methodology, including the identification of a problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and writing the results. Notes: Required for the first semester of the Th.M. missions program. A second semester (ISCL 898) may be taken to continue research in the area of interest. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level. Fee: $50. ISCL 898 - Research Seminar Credits 2 Discussion and application of the central areas of Christian Ministry and Leadership research and related fields of study. Instruction in research methodology, including the identification of a problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and writing the results. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level.
graduate certificate or M.A. in TESOL. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. ISTE 505 - Foundations of TESOL
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An introductory course orienting new online graduate students to requirements and expectations of the MA TESOL program, including key concepts and resources in TESOL, and helping students build community and plan their program. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. ISTE 509 - Structure of English Credits 3 Study of the syntax of English in preparation for teaching non-native speakers. Theoretical insights taken from several approaches to grammar. Notes: May also be completed as a Field Studies course. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. Fee: Exam $100. ISTE 511 - Structure of English — Challenge Credits 3 Students who have taken a course similar to ISTE 509 may petition the faculty to earn credit by means of a challenge exam and some additional coursework. Grade Mode: C. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. Fee: Exam $100. ISTE 512 - Essentials of TESOL Credits 3 A practical course giving the skills and knowledge needed to gain foundational competence in teaching the English language. Includes methods and techniques, English pronunciation and grammar, teaching materials, culture and communicating values. Notes: Does not count toward the department's graduate certificate or M.A. in TESOL. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. ISTE 525 - Introduction to TESOL—Adult Credits 3 An introduction to the field of TESOL at the post-secondary and adult levels dealing with learner needs, approaches to and methods of teaching, techniques for the four skills, lesson planning and classroom management. May also be completed as a Field Studies course. Notes: May be taken concurrently with other TESOL courses. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. ISTE 526 - Introduction to TESOL — K–12 Credits 3 An introduction to the field of TESOL at the primary and secondary levels in U.S. multilingual classrooms. The role of the primary language, methods and techniques for teaching the four skills, and assessment are also covered. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. ISTE 527 - Materials Evaluation and Preparation Credits 3 Principles of ESL/EFL materials design. Enables teachers to evaluate and adapt published materials, prepare their own materials, and use a variety of media, including video and computers. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: ISTE 525. Restrictions: Must be Cook Sch Intercultural Studies; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.
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