Cook School of Intercultural Studies
ISCL 898 - 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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. Special Studies (ISSS) ISSS 500 - Academic Writing Practical instruction in grammar and composition skills needed to meet the demands of academic writing at the graduate and professional level. Experience in writing papers in relevant academic fields. Required for native English speaking students assigned by the ALT departmental Writing Proficiency Exam. Note(s): Must be taken within the first 9 credits of graduate study. Special Studies courses may not be used to meet program graduation requirements. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1–2. ISSS 501 - Advanced Writing for Internationals Grammar, sentence structure, and paragraph development for academic writing. Critical thinking and composition, including extracting information from sources, synthesis, and proper format for written papers. Experience in writing papers in relevant academic fields. Required for non-native English speakers assigned by the ALT departmental Writing Proficiency Exam or students who have completed the Biola ESL sequence or its equivalent. Note(s): Must be taken within the first 9 credits of graduate study. Special Studies courses may not be used to meet program graduation requirements. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1–3. TESOL (ISTE) ISTE 505 - Foundations of TESOL 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. Credit(s): 1. ISTE 509 - Structure of English Study of the syntax of English in preparation for teaching non-native speakers. Theoretical insights taken from several approaches to grammar. Note(s): May also be completed as a Field Studies course. Fee: Exam $100. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 511 - Structure of English — Challenge 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. Fee: Exam $100. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 512 - Essentials of TESOL 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. Note(s): Does not count toward the department’s graduate certificate or M.A. in TESOL. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 525 - Introduction to TESOL—Adult 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. Note(s): May be taken concurrently with other TESOL courses. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 526 - Introduction to TESOL — K–12 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. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 527 - Materials Evaluation and Preparation 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. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 528 - Introduction to TESOL — Challenge Students who have taken a course similar to ISTE 525 may petition the faculty to earn credit by means of a challenge exam. Note(s): May be taken concurrently with other TESOL courses. Fee: Exam $100. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 541 - Intercultural Communication for Teachers Study of cultural contexts of English as an international language, culture in the language class and intercultural communication with the goal of increasing intercultural understanding and teaching effectiveness. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
ISTE 560 - Communicating Values Through TESOL Exploration of ways in which TESOL may be used to promote crosscultural understanding through the communication of different worldviews and values. Includes ethical considerations. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. ISTE 580 - English: Past, Present and Future Historical and social survey of the development of the English language from a small tribal language to the widespread international language it is today. Possible future trends are also discussed. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. ISTE 581 - Topics in TESOL Topics are listed in the class schedule each semester. Courses may be repeated for credit with a different topic. Titles offered include: Readings in Language Learning Strategies; Teaching Pronunciation; TESOL and the Teaching of Literature; Readings in Cultural and Language Learning; Teaching EFL to Children. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. ISTE 582 - Topics in TESOL Topics are listed in the class schedule each semester. Courses may be repeated for credit with a different topic. Titles offered include: Readings in Language Learning Strategies; Teaching Pronunciation; TESOL and the Teaching of Literature; Readings in Cultural and Language Learning; Teaching EFL to Children. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. ISTE 614 - Second Language Acquisition Examination of the various factors, especially individual, sociological, and psychological, which enter into the process of acquiring a second language. Includes discussion of learning strategies as well as autonomous learning inside and outside of the classroom. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 621 - Classroom Research in TESOL Introduction to classroom-based research, in-depth examination of various methods and techniques of TESOL, and introduction to teacher training and program administration. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 627 - Vocabulary Learning and Teaching Study of English vocabulary, how it is learned, and best taught to non-native speakers. Research and theory inform learning issues and teaching practices. Examination of relevant materials and resources further supports vocabulary learning and teaching. When Offered: Fall. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. ISTE 632 - Language Testing and Assessment Examination of theory and practice of standardized language tests along with teacher-developed assessment instruments for different language skill areas. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 635 - Technology for Language Learning and Teaching Exploration through reading, discussion, and hands-on experience of how technology can be creatively exploited as a teaching, learning and assessment tool to support language learning. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. ISTE 642 - Teaching Second Language Writing Investigation of the nature of second language writing and characteristics of second language writers. Exploration of effective pedagogy for teaching academic writing at various levels in the ESL and EFL context. When Offered: Spring. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. ISTE 644 - Discourse and Language Teaching Conversation analysis, the analysis of written texts, and discourse across cultures. Focus will be on discourse in the classroom and pedagogical applications. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 646 - Teaching Second Language Reading Study of theory and practice in second language reading. Exploration of effective pedagogy for teaching academic reading at various levels in the ESL and EFL context. When Offered: Spring. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. ISTE 664 - English for Specific Purposes Exploration of issues involved in teaching English to specific groups of students, especially those in scientific, technical, and vocational fields. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISTE 665 - Course Design in TESOL How to develop a language program and design a language course, including needs assessment, methodology choices, goals specifications and implementation issues. Prerequisite(s): ISTE 525. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3.
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