Applied Linguistics & TESOL
data management skills and comparison of cultural bias with biblical principles. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 752). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 799 - Research Continuous Registration Students who are not registered for any other courses and who need extra time are required to register for this course each semester to maintain their degree status. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 799). Fee: $100. Credit(s): 0. ISAL 868 - Seminar in Applied Linguistics In-depth examination of some main areas of applied linguistics. Topics vary, depending on class interests. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 868) and ISAL 511. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 879 - Planning, Evaluation, & Research in Applied Linguistics In-depth treatment of program planning and evaluation, using appropriate qualitative and quantitative assessment instruments. Case studies of applied linguistic research will also be examined. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 879) and ISAL 511. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 885 - Topics in Applied Linguistics Topics are listed in the class schedule each semester. Courses may be repeated once for credit with a different topic. Titles offered include: Literacy & Economics Monolingual & Bilingual Dictionaries English as a World Language Computers & Language Acquisition. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 885). Credit(s): 1 - 3. ISAL 886 - Topics in Applied Linguistics Topics are listed in the class schedule each semester. Courses may be repeated once for credit with a different topic. Titles offered include: Literacy & Economics Monolingual & Bilingual Dictionaries English as a World Language Computers & Language Acquisition. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 886). Credit(s): 1 - 3. ISAL 890 - Independent Study Individual work, directed reading, or special problems in applied linguistics. Such work must be done with the approval and supervision of a faculty professor of record. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 890). Credit(s): 1 - 3. Courses (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 nine credits of graduate study. Note: Special Studies courses may not be used to meet program graduation requirements. 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
ISAL 696 - Research Paper A paper based on classroom research, literature review, or the design of a syllabus or appropriate teaching materials. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which can be taken concurrently with ISAL 696), and ISAL 695. Credit(s): 1. ISAL 697 - Comprehensive Examination An examination covering the major knowledge areas of the field. Normally taken after all ISAL coursework has been completed. Students permitted to write a thesis will not be required to take a comprehensive examination. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which can be taken concurrently with ISAL 697). Credit(s): 0. ISAL 699 - M.A. Thesis Research for and writing of an M.A. thesis. Students permitted to write a thesis will not be required to take a comprehensive examination. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which can be taken concurrently with ISAL 699), ISAL 695, and consent of M.A. committee. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 722 - Phonological Theory Special problems in phonological analysis from various languages. Includes abstract phonology. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 722) and ISAL 523. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 724 - 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 724) and ISAL 525. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 726 - 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 726) and ISAL 535. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 741 - 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 741), and ISAL 646. Note(s): A tape recorder will be needed. Credit(s): 3. ISAL 746 - Sociolinguistics Overview of the relationship between language and society. Topics covered include language and culture, language and social change, ethnicity, language contact, language policy, and ethnography of communication. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 746). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 748 - Discourse &Text Analysis Examination of language beyond the sentence level. Covers the analysis of oral and written secular and sacred texts within their social or literary contexts. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 (which may be taken concurrently with ISAL 748). Credit(s): 3. ISAL 752 - Field Methods in Second Language & Culture Learning Overview of language and culture learning theories and skills. Topics covered include working with a cross-cultural partner, language learning styles, cultural bias, language and culture
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