SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
STE 641 Issues and Trends in TESOL (3) Current theoretical and methodological trends and the "state of the art· in the discipline , focusing on major issues in
STE 560 Communicating Values
APPLIED LINGUISTICS CONCENTRATIONS
denlS assigned by the TAL departmental Writing Proficiency Exam. Must be taken within the fim nine unilS ofgraduate srudy.
Through TESOL (1)
Consideration of ways in which TESOL may be used to promote crosscultural
Concentrations of 18 unilS each are possible in the areas of language surveys, linguistics, literacy, TESOL, and translation. Concentration in Language Surveys
SS 501 Advanced Writing for
understanding through the communicaboth research and application. Actual
Internationals (1-3)
tion of different worldviews and values.
topics may vary depending on student
Grammar, sentence structure, and para graph 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
Prerequisite: STE 525 or 526.
interest.
SAL 641 Language Surveys SAL 646 Sociolinguistics
STE 570 Developments in TESOL (1-3) Readings on recent developments in major areas of the discipline; also may include new technical skills. Designed to
STE 644 Discourse and Language
Teaching (3)
SAL 654 Field Methods in Linguistics S. .\.L 683-684 Topics in Linguistics
Conversation analysis, the analj~is of writ ten texlS, and discourse across cultures.
Elective (6)
offer an update for studenlS with signifiFocus will be on discourse in the class-
l.!l,_
Concentration in linguistics
room and pedagogical applications.
cant but not current background in the
SAL 529 Introduction to Semantics &
assigned by the T AL departmental Writdiscipline. Required in some programs
STE 664 English for Specific Purposes (3) Exploration of issues involved in teach-
Pragmatics
ing Proficiency Exam or students who have completed the Biola ESL sequence or ilS equivalent. Must be taken within
to validate studies taken more than four
S. .\.L 622 Phonological Theory S. .\.L 624 Syntactic Theory
years ago. Does not apply toward miniing English to specific groups of stu- mum requiremenlS for degree and cerdenlS, especially those in scientific, tech-
SAL 646 Sociolinguistics
the first 9 unilS of graduate study.
tificate programs, since credit is awarded for the earlier studies being updated. Prerequisite: Significant background in
nical, and vocational fields.
SAL 654 Field Methods in Linguistics
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
STE 665 Course Design in TESOL (3) Examination of the communicatire approach to teaching English in relation to S)'liabus design, curriculum development,
Elective (3)
ln general, STE 525 or 526 are prethe subject and consent of instrnctor.
Concentration in literacy
requisites for 600-level STE courses, and SAL 520 is a prerequisite for most SAL
SAL 523 or SAL 622 Phonology SAL 543 Literacy in Social ConteXlS S. \.L 544 Literacy Methods & Materials SAL 546 Reading & Literacy Theory S..\.L 652 Field Methods in Second
STE 580 English: Past, Present and
Future (2-3)
and program managemenL
courses.
Historical and social sun-ey of the devel opment of the English language from a small tribal language to the widespread international language it is today. Possible STE 581-582 Topics In TESOL (1-3) Topics are listed in the class schedule each semester. Courses may be repeated once for credit with a different. Titles
STE 690 · Independent Study (1-3)
TESOL
Individual work, directed reading, or special problems in TESOL. Such work
STE 509 Structure of English (3)
Language & Culture Leaming
Studyof the S)1ltax of English in preparamust be done with the approval and future trends also discussed. tion for teaching non-native speakers. supervision of a faculty professor of
Elective (3)
Concentration in TESOL
Theoretical insighlS taken from several approaches to grammar. May also be completed as aField Studies course. STE 525 Introduction lo TESOL - Adult (3) An introduction to the field of TESOL at
record.
STE 509 Structure of English STE 525 Introduction to TESOL STE 527 Materials Evaluation &
STE 691 Field Practicum in TESOL (2-3) Intensive ESL/ EFL classroom teaching in a field setting, typ ically as part of a supervised team working with a volun
Preparation
offered include:
STE 560 Communicating Values
a. Readings in Language Learning
the post-secondary and adult levels dealtary agency. Elective , by department Strategies ing with learner needs, approaches to
Through TESOL
STE 614 Second Language Acquisition
permission only.
b. Diagnosing and Treating Pronunciation Problems
and methods of teaching, techniques for the four skills, lesson planning and class room management. Credit for course maybe earned by examination. May also be completed as a Field Studies course. STE 526 lnlroduction to TESOL- K-12 (3) An introduction to the field of TESOL at the primary and secondary Ierels in U.S. multilingual classrooms. The role of the primary language, methods and tech niques for teaching the four skills, and
STE 692 Practicum in TESOL
STE 692 Practicum in TESOL II (3) Extensive independent teaching in an ESL classroom under the general supenision of a master teacher, plus weekly group dis cussion of issues in language pedagogy. Credit for course may be earned, in some field-based situations. by portfolio assess
Elective (2)
Reading in the ESL/ EFL Context
c.
Concentration in Translation
d. Writing in the ESL/ EFL Context e. TESOL and the Teaching of
SAL 529 Introduction to Semantics &
Pragmatics
Literature
SAL 535 Introduction to Bible
Readings in ESOL Curriculum
f.
Translation
g. Materials Design for Voluntary
SAL 624 Syntactic Theory
menL Lab fee :$50.
Agencies
SAL 626 Approaches to Translation S..\.L 648 Discourse & Text Analysis
STE 695 Research Seminar (1)
STE 614 Second Language Acquisition (3)
Examination of the various factors, espeGuidance in the development of a thesis cially indi1idual, sociological, and psychoor research paper. StudenlS produce a
Elective (3)
assessment are also covered.
preliminary thesis statement, proposal, outline, and working bibliography. Pre requisites: permission of instructor and no more than six units of coursework
SPECIAL STUDIES
logical , which enter into the process of acquiring a second language. Includes discussion of learning strategies as well as autonomous learning inside and oulSide
STE 527 Materials Evaluation and
Preparation (3)
The following are special studies
courses to assist studenlS in becoming proPrinciples of ESOL materials design . ficient in written grammar and composiEnables teachers to eraluate and adapt tion skills essential for effective graduate published materials, prepare their own work in TESOL or applied linguistics. Spematerials, and use a variety of media ,
remaining.
of the classroo111.
STE 696 Research Paper (1)
STE 621 Advanced Methods and
A paper based on classroom research, lit
cific enrollment requiremenlS are indiincluding video and computers. PrereqTechniques In TESOL (3)
In.<fepth treatment of a variety of metherature re1iew, or the design of a syllabus
cated in each course.
uisite: STE 525 or 526.
or appropriate teaching materials. Prereq
ods in TESOL and broad coverage of
Note: Sp,cial Studies rou13e5 ma)' not be used to meet program graduation requimnents.
STE 541 lntercultural Communication
teaching techniques through demonstrauisite: STE 695 or equiralenL
for Teachers (3)
SS 500 Academic Writing (1-2) tion, discussion , and practice. Practical instrnction in grammar and combeha1ior, language and culture relationSTE 632 Language Testing and Study of cultural values , nonverbal
STE 697 Comprehensive Examination (0) An examination covering the major knowledge areas of the field. Normally taken in the final semester. Students choosing to write a thesis will not be required to take a comprehensire
Assessment (3)
ships, and patterns of reasoning, with the
position skills needed 10 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 stu-
goal of increasing intercultural awareExamination of (l) theory and practice
in language testing and assessment and
ness and teaching effectiveness while
decreasing culture-based misunderstand(2) classroom based research on second
ings in and out of the classroom.
language learning.
examination.
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