Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Ministry in Oral Cultures Concentration CSICS offers a special ministry in oral cultures concentration consisting of 24 credits of coursework leading to a Certificate in Orality. These can also be combined with 18 credits of core courses leading to an M.A. in ICS degree. Field and Online Courses A limited number of prepared courses are available for students to complete at their own pace providing all assignments are submitted within a year. Upon enrollment in the course, students are given electronic access to course lectures, the syllabus, and a list of required readings and course texts. Students turn in their assignments directly to the field course administrator utilizing the online interface. Course enrollment is available year-round. Students may request a specific course by contacting the CSICS Distance Learning Administrator. Currently, Cook offers six field courses, M.A. students are eligible to take any of the six courses, doctoral students may only take the four courses at the 700-level. The six courses are: ISAN 507 - Cultural Anthropology; ISCL 560 - Urban Research and Study; ISCL 702 - Social Organization; ISCL 711 - Dynamics of Religious Experience; ISCL 727 - Principles of Church Multiplication; ISCL 765 - Cross-cultural Leadership. Every semester online courses are offered through CSICS or through Talbot School of Theology that may be applicable to the programs of studies for CSICS students. Students should check with their academic adviser about registering for these courses. Linguistics, Certificate Foundational Credits (May be taken concurrently with program courses.) • Bible/Theology: 3 credits
Program Credits (16 Credits) ISTE 509
Structure of English
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Introduction to TESOL—Adult
ISTE 525 ISTE 527 ISTE 560 ISTE 614 ISTE 692
Materials Evaluation and Preparation Communicating Values Through TESOL
Second Language Acquisition
Practicum in TESOL II
Anthropology, M.A. Mission
The mission of the Master of Arts in Anthropology is to provide students with a holistic understanding of the diversity of human behavior across time, geography and culture from a distinctly Christian perspective and to equip them to actively bridge cultural differences so that they can effectively share the good news of the Gospel and holistically address human problems such as injustice and the effects of globalization on populations around the world. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Anthropology, students will be able to: 7. Identify major paradigms, major figures, and major theories in anthropology and explain (ULO 1). 8. Demonstrate they are able to form research questions, apply appropriate research methodologies, and interpret, analyze, and report ethnographic and/or archaeological data (ULO 2). 9. Recognize and respond appropriately to key challenges to and opportunities for their faith raised (ethics, integrity, and intellectual honesty) in engaging their sub-discipline in anthropology (ULO 3). The Master of Arts is designed to build upon the competencies in research, fieldwork, and integration achieved through an undergraduate degree in anthropology or allied fields. In the Masters program student achieves competencies in the methodologies necessary for research and work as a professional anthropologist and/or preparation for continuation to a doctoral program in the The Master of Arts in Anthropology degree is designed for students who desire advanced training in the study of people in culture preparatory to careers in the teaching of anthropology, serving as anthropological consultants to crosscultural agencies, or research into and the application of anthropological methods of inquiry to contemporary issues associated with globalization, development, public health or other social conditions. The Master of Arts in Anthropology is designed as a generalized degree that requires students to be familiar with all five fields of anthropological inquiry: cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, physical anthropology, archeology, and applied anthropology. A distinctive of the Master of Arts in Anthropology degree is the manner in which a Christian perspective is integrated into every aspect of the courses offered. Program and Entrance Requirements The M.A. in Anthropology is a 42-credit program. Curriculum includes 15 credits of core courses, 18 credits of electives, and 9 credits of Bible and theology courses. Students entering the program are expected to have a strong background in anthropological studies including introductory courses in each of the five fields of study. Students wishing to enter the program without these prerequisites will be required to take them as graduate students during the first year of study, thereby adding up to 15 credits of study to the program. Qualified applicants with a B.A. in anthropology consisting of 40 or more credits in anthropology may have their coursework reduced to a minimum of 32 credits. Graduation Requirements 1. Satisfactory completion of all coursework. 2. At least 24 credits must be taken at this institution. social sciences or related fields. Program Description
• Introduction to Linguistics: 3 credits Program Credits (18 Credits) The Linguisitics Certificate requires 18 credits, presuming foundational courses have been fulfilled. CHOOSE 6 credits of ISAL electives ISAL 521 General Articulatory Phonetics
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Introduction to Phonology Introduction to Syntax
ISAL 523 ISAL 525
And:
Field Methods in Second Language and Culture Learning
ISAL 652
Credit(s): 3.
OR ISAL 654
Field Methods in Linguistics
Credit(s): 3.
Orality, Certificate The Certificate in Orality requires 24 credits of coursework. Courses (24 Credits) These courses may also be combined with 18 credits of core courses leading to an M.A. in Intercultural Studies degree. ISAN 513 Comparative Folklore and Mythology
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Sign, Symbol and Structure
ISAN 531 ISCL 744
Narrative in Scripture and Teaching
TESOL, Graduate Certificate Graduate TESOL Certificate Requirements (16 Credits) Foundational Credits (9 Credits) (May be taken concurrently with program courses.) • Bible/theology: 3 credits • Introduction to Language and Linguistics: 3 credits • Intercultural Communication: 3 credits
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