SCHOOL OF" INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
dents choosing to write a th es is will not be required to take a comp rehen sive examination. STE 699 M.A. Thesis (3)
SAL 535 Introduction to Bible Translation (3)
SAL 648 Discourse and Text Analysis (3) Examin ation of language beyond th e sentence level. Covers th e analys is of oral and written secular and sacred tex ts within their social or literary contexts. SAL 652 Field Methods in Second Lan guage and Culture Learning (3) Fie ld experi ence in independent lan guage lea rning and cultural investiga tion, using student-developed language texts and ethnographic interviewing. SAL 654 Field Methods in Linguistics (3) Extensive working with speake rs of non-lndo-European languages, with special emphasis on collecting and ana lyzing language data lead ing to descriptions of phonology and syntax. Prerequisites: 523 & 525. SAL 655 Practicum inLanguage and Culture Learning (3) Applying the theory and practice of the LAMP method in a field situation in order to learn to speak another lan guage in its rnltural context. Fee: $125. SAL 656 Practicum in Literacy (3) Fi eld expe ri ence within the broad area of literacy. Cred it for course may be earned, in some fi eld-based situa
repeated once fo r cred it with a differ en t topic. Tit les offered include: a. Literacy and Economi cs b. Monolingual and Bilingual Dict ionaries c. English as aWorld Language d. Computers and Language Acquisition SAL 690 Independent Study (1-3) Individual work, directed reading, or special problems in applied linguis ti cs. Such work must be done with the app roval and supervision of a faculty professor of record. SAL 695 Research Seminar (1) Guidance in the de ve lopme nt of a thesis or research paper. Students produce a prel iminary thesis state ment , proposal, outline, and working bibliography. Prerequisites: permis sion of instructor and no more than six units of coursework remaining. SAL 696 Research Paper (1) A paper based on classroom research, literature review, or the design of a syl labus or appropriate teaching materi als. Prerequisite: SAL 695 or equivalent. SAL 697 Comprehensive Examination (0) An examination cove ring the major knowledge areas of the field. Nor mally taken in the final semester. Stu dents choosing to write a thesis will not be required to take a comprehen sive examination. SAL 699 M.A. Thesis (3) Research for and writing of an M.A. thesis. Students choosing to write a thesis will not be required to take a comprehensive examination. Prereq uisite: SAL 695 or equivalent and con sent of M.A. committee. SAL 799 Research Continuous Registration (0) Students who need extra time to com plete research programs such as thesis or research paper are required to reg ister for this course to maintain their degree status. Fee: $100.
An introduction to the princip les and problems of cross-language and cross cultural communi ca ti on with spec ial emphasis on translating the Bible into indigenoL1s languages. SAL 537 Introduction to Literacy (3) An overview of literacy in neolitera1e soc ieti es, including motiva tion , local authorsh ip, orthography design, read ing methodology, strategies for literacy programs, and the relationship of liter acy to social context. Does not count toward the concentration in literacy. SAL 543 Literacy in Social Context (3) An exp lor at ion of ve rn acu lar and bilingual literacies within their social setting, including such factors as social environment , economy, and religion. Attention is given to th e impact of social and linguistic factors on literacy program design , impl e
Research fo r and writing of an M.A. thesis. Prerequisite: STE 695 or eq uiv alent and consent of M.A. committee. Students choosing to write a th esis will not be required to take a comprehen- sive examination. STE 799 Research Continuous Registration (0) l!J Students who need extra time to com plete research programs such as th es is or research paper are required to reg ister for this course to maintain their degree status. Fee: $100. Applied linguistics SAL 511 Applied Linguistics (3)
Introduction to theoretical and practi cal issues in applied linguistics, focus ing on several important areas; e.g., bilingual education , lexicography, lit eracy, orthography design, so cial dialects and education and translation. SAL 520 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3) Introduction to basic conce pts in the scientific study of language, major areas of linguistic analysis, and several subar eas of the field , including language in society. Material from English and a variety of other languages is used to pro vide a broad perspective. Prerequisite for graduate courses in Applied Linguis tics for program majors. SAL 521 General Articulatory Phonet ics (3) The study of the art iculation, classifica tion , discrimination , production, and transcription of speech sounds. The focus is on a wide range of sounds
mentation , and management. SAL 544 Literacy Methods and Materials (3)
Examination of different theories and methods used to teach literacy and to prepare primers and other reading materials in minority languages. SAL 546 Reading and Literacy Theory (3) Asurvey of both reading th eory (cog nitive and psycholinguistic ) and liter acy theory (ve rnacular , function al, and national), with emphasis given to the development of integrated literacy education programs. SAL 622 Phonological Theory (3) Special problems in phonological analy sis from various languages. Includes abstract phonology. Prerequisite: 523. SAL 624 Syntactic Theory (3) Study of several current models of syn tax with applicat ion to the anal ys is and description of various languages. Prerequisite: 525. SAL 626 Approaches to Translation (3) Study of the theory and practice of trans lation, including secular and sacred texts, prose and poetry. Prerequisite: 529. SAL 641 Language Surveys (3) Introduction to the principles and methods of collecting, quantifying, and interpreting data on linguistic similarity, intelligibility, language att i tudes , bilingualism , and language change. Prerequisites: 52 1 & 646. A
tions, by portfolio assessment. SAL 657 Practicum in Applied Linguistics (3)
Fie ld experience in various areas of applied linguist ics, such as lexicogra phy, orthography design and transla tion. May be repeated for cred it with a different topic. SAL 658 Practicum in Linguistics (3) Fieldwork in the analysis and descrip tion of language systems or language use, such as phonology, syntax, and sociolinguistics. May be repeated for
credit with a different focus. SAL 668 Seminar in Applied Linguistics (3)
found in the world's languages. SAL 522 Phonetics of Engl ish (3)
The study of the articulation, classifica tion, discrimination, production, and transcription of speec h sounds . Although the focus is on English, sounds from other languages are also included. SAL 523 Introduction to Phonology (3) Introductio n to the systematic arrangements and rules by which lan guages organize and alter their speech sounds. Prerequ isite: 521. SAL 525 Introduction to Syntax (3) Introduction to the patterns, regulari ties, and rule-governed alterations in grammar whereby words are organ ized into phrases, clauses, and sen tences. Prerequisite: 520. SAL 529 Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics (3) Study of meaning systems in language and how meaning is conveyed in linguis tic and social contexts. Prerequisite: 520.
In-<lepth examination of some main areas of applied linguistics. Topics vary, depending on class interests. SAL 679 Planning, Evaluation, and Research in Applied Linguistics (3) In-<lep th treatment of program plan ning and evaluation, using appropriate qualitative and quantitative assessment instruments. Case studies of applied lin guistic research will also be examined. SAL 683-684 Topics in Linguistics (1 -3) Topics are listed in the class schedule eac h semester . Courses may be repeated once for credit with a differ ent topic. Titles offered include: a The Linguistics of Biblical Languages b. Historical Linguistics SAL 685-686 Topics in Applied Linguistics (1-3) Topics are listed in the class schedule each semester. Courses may be
tape recorder will be needed. SAL 646 Sociolinguistics (3)
Overview of the re lationship between language and society. Topics covered include language and culture, lan guage and social change , ethnicity, language contact, language policy, and ethnographyof communication.
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