Applied Linguistics & TESOL
ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 529). Credit(s): 3.
Degree Requirements (33 * Credits) All the Graduate Certificate in TESOL courses must be completed. Beyond these, the following must be completed:
ISAL 535 - Introduction to Bible Translation An introduction to the principles and problems of cross- language and crosscultural communication with special emphasis on translating the Bible into indigenous languages. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 535). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 537 - Introduction to Literacy An overview of literacy in neoliterate societies, including motivation, local authorship, orthography design, reading methodology, strategies for literacy programs, and the relationship of literacy to social context. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 537). Note(s): Does not count toward the concentration in literacy. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 543 - Literacy in Social Context An exploration of vernacular and bilingual literacies within their social setting, including such factors as social environment, economy, and religion. Attention is given to the impact of social and linguistic factors on literacy program design, implementation, and management. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 543). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 544 - Literacy Methods & Materials Examination of different theories and methods used to teach literacy and to prepare primers and other reading materials in minority languages. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 544). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 546 - Reading & Literacy Theory A survey of both reading theory (cognitive and psycholinguistic) and literacy theory (vernacular, functional, and national), with emphasis given to the development of integrated literacy education programs. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 546). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 622 - Phonological Theory Special problems in phonological analysis from various languages. Includes abstract phonology. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 622), and ISAL 523. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 624 - Syntactic Theory Study of several current models of syntax with application to the analysis and description of various languages. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 624), and ISAL 525. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 626 - Approaches to Translation Study of the theory and practice of translation, including secular and sacred texts, prose and poetry. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 626), and ISAL 535. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 641 - Language Surveys Introduction to the principles and methods of collecting, quantifying, and interpreting data on linguistic similarity, intelligibility, language attitudes, bilingualism, and language change. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 and 521 (both of which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 641), and ISAL 646. Note(s): A tape recorder will be needed. Credit(s): 3.
ISTE or ISAL Electives: 7 credits Bible or World Perspective Elective: 3 credits ISTE 621 Advanced Methods &Techniques in TESOL
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1.
Language Testing & Assessment
ISTE 632 ISTE 693
Portfolio
* Presumes foundational courses have been fulfilled.
Courses (ISAL) ISAL 511 - Applied Linguistics
Introduction to theoretical and practical issues in applied linguistics, focusing on several important areas; e.g., bilingual education, lexicography, literacy, orthography design, social dialects and education and translation. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 511). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 520 - Introduction to Language & Linguistics Introduction to basic concepts in the scientific study of language, major areas of linguistic analysis, and several subareas of the field, including language in society. Material from English and a variety of other languages is used to provide a broad perspective. Note(s): Prerequisite for graduate courses in Applied Linguistics for program majors. Can be taken concurrently with other AL courses. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 521 - General Articulatory Phonetics The study of the articulation, classification, discrimination, production, and transcription of speech sounds. The focus is on a wide range of sounds found in the world’s languages. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 521). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 522 - Phonetics & Phonology of English The study of the auditory discrimination, physical description, and systematic transcription of speech sounds, both standard and disordered, used in English and how these sounds are structured, organized and used. Some sounds from other languages are also included for comparison. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 522). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 523 - Introduction to Phonology Introduction to the systematic arrangements and rules by which languages organize and alter their speech sounds. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 and 521 (both of which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 523). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 525 - Introduction to Syntax Introduction to the patterns, regularities, and rule-governed alterations in grammar whereby words are organized into phrases, clauses, and sentences. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 525). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 529 - Introduction to Semantics & Pragmatics Study of meaning systems in language and how meaning is conveyed in linguistic and social contexts. Prerequisite(s):
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