SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
APPLIED LINGUISTICS CONCENTRATIONS
ings in and out of the classroom. (See
Focus will be on discourse in the class room and pedagogical applications. STE 664 English tor SpecHic Purposes (3) Exploration of issues involved in teach ing English to specific groups of SIU· dents, especially those in scientific, tech
dents assigned by the TAL departmental Writing Proficiency Exam. Must be taken within the first nine units ofgraduate study.
lnlercultural Studies 622.)
STE 560 Communicating Values
Concentrations of 18 units each are possible in the areas of language SUIVeys, linguistics, literacy, TESOL, and translation. Concentration In Language Surveys
Through TESOL (1)
SS 501 Advanced Writing tor
Consideration of ways in which TESOL
Internationals (1-3)
Grammar, sentence srructure, and paramay be used 10 promote crosscultural
understanding through the communica tion of different worldviews and values.
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 assigned by the TAL departmental Writ ing Proficiency Exam or students who have completed the Biola ESL sequence or its equivalent Must be taken within
nical, and vocational fields.
SAL 641 Language SUIVeys SAL 646 Sociolinguistics
STE 665 Course Design In TESOL (3) Examination of the communicative approach to leaching English in relation to syllabus design, curriculum development,
Prerequisite:STI 525 or 526.
SAL 654 Field Methods in Linguistics SAL 683-684 Topics in Linguistics
STE 580 English: Past, Present and
Future (2·3)
Elective (6)
Historical and social survey of the devel opment of the English language from a small tribal language to the widespread international language it is today. Possible future rrends are also discussed. STE 581-582 Topics In TESOL (1-3) Topics are listed in the class schedule each semester. Courses may be repealed once for credit with a different topic.
and program management
Concentration In Linguistics
STE 690 Independent Study (1-3) Individual work, directed reading, or spe cial problems in TESOL Such work must be done with the approval and supervi sion of a faculty professor of record. STE 691 Field Practicum In TESOL (2·3) Intensive ESl/EFL classroom teaching in a field setting, typically as part of a supervised team working with a voluntary agency. Elective, by department permission only. STE 692 Practicum In TESOL 11 (3) Extensive independent teaching in an ESL classroom under the general supervision of a master teacher, plus weelc.ly group diT
SAL 529 lnrroduction to Semantics &
Pragmatics
SAL 622 Phonological Theory SAL 624 Syntactic Theory
SAL 646 Sociolinguistics
the first 9 units of graduate study.
SAL 654 Field Methods in Linguistics
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Elective (3)
Concentration In Literacy
In general, STI 525 or 526 are prereqTitles offered include:
SAL 523 or SAL 622 Phonology SAL 543 Literacy in Social Contexts SAL 544 Literacy Methods & Materials
a. Readings in Language uaming
uisites for 600-level STI cow-ses; and SAL 520 is a prerequisite for mos! SAL cow-ses
Strategies
b. Diagnosing and Treating
and for STI 614.
SAL 546 Reading
& Literacy Theory
Pronunciation Problems
TESOL
SAL 652 Field Methods in Second
c. Reading in the ESL/ EFL Context d. Writing in the ESL/ EFL Context
Language & Culture uaming
STE 509 Structure of English (3)
Elective (3)
e. TESOL and the Teaching of Study of the syntax of English in preparacussion of issues in language pedagogy.
Literature
tion for leaching non-native speakers. Theoretical insights taken from several approaches to grammar. May also be completed as a Field Studies course. STE 525 lntroductlon to TESOL - AduH (3) An inrroduction to the field of TESOL at the post-secondary and adult levels deal ing with learner needs, approaches to and methods of teaching, techniques for the four skills, lesson planning and class room management. Credit for course may be earned by examination. May also be completed as a Field Studies cow-se. STE 526 lntroduclion to TESOL- K-12 (3) An inrroduction to the field of TESOL at the primary and secondary levels in U.S. multilingual classrooms. The role of the
Concentration In TESOL
Credit for course may be earned, in some field-based situations, by portfolio asseS£
Readings in ESOL Curriculum
f.
STE 509 Srructure of English STE 525 Inrroduction to TESOL STE 527 Materials Evaluation &
g. Materials Design for Voluntary
ment Lab fee: $50.
Agencies
h. Preparing Students to Take the
STE 695 Research Seminar (1)
Preparation
TOEFL
Guidance in the development of a thesis or research paper. Students produce a pre liminary thesis statement, proposal, out
STE 560 Communicating Values
Teaching Vocabulary
1.
Through TESOL
STE 614 Second Language Acquisition (3)
STI 614 Second Language Acquisition
Examination of the various factors, espeline, and working bibliography. Prerequi cially individual, sociological , and psysites: permission of instructor and no more
STI 692 Practicum in TESOL
Elective (2)
chological, which enter into the process of acquiring a second language. Includes discussion of learning strategies as well as autonomous learning inside
than six units of COW"SCWOrlc. remaining.
Concentration In Translation
STE 696 Research Paper (1)
SAL 529 Inrroduction to Semantics &
Pragmatics
Apaper based on classroom research, lit erature review, or the design of a syllabus or appropriate teaching materials. Prereq
SAL 535 Inrroduction to Bible
and outside of the classroom. STE 621 Advanced Methods and Techniques In TESOL (3)
Translation
SAL 624 Syntactic Theory
uisite: STI 695 or equivalent
SAL 626 Approaches to Translation SAL 648 Discourse & Text Analysis
In-depth rreatment of a variety of methSTE 697 Comprehensive Examination (0)
primary language , methods and techAn examination covering the major ods in TESOL and broad coverage of knowl
Elective (3)
niques for teaching the four skills, and
teaching techniques through demonstraedge areas of the field. Normally taken in the final semester. Students choosing to
SPECIAL STUDIES
assessment are also covered.
tion, discussion, and practice. STE 632 Language Testing and
write a thesis will not be required to take a
STE 527 Materials Evaluation and
The following are special studies
comprehensive examination. STE 699 M.A. Thesis (3)
Assessment (3)
coimcs to assist students in becoming proPreparation (3)
Examination of (I) theory and practice in language testing and assessment and (2) classroom based research on second
ficient in written grammar and composiPrinciples of ESOL materials design .
Enables teachers to evaluate and adapt
Research for and writing of an MA the sis. Prerequisite: STE 695 or equivalent and consent of M.A. committee. Stu
tion skills essential for effective graduate
work in TESOL or applied linguistics. Spepublished materials, prepare their own cific enrollment requirements are indimaterials, and use a variety of media,
language learning.
STE 641 lssun and Trends In TESOL (3) including video and computers. Prereqdent.I choosing to write a thesis will not
cated in each cow-se.
uisite: STE 525 or 526.
be required to take a comprehensive
Nole: Special Slwl~ rou= =y not be Wtd lo mlJ'i program gradualion mpiiremenl.s.
Current theoretical and methodological
rrends and the "state of the art" in the disexamination.
STE 541 lntercultural Communication
cipline, focusing on major issues in both research and application. Actual topics
tor Teachers (3)
STE 799 Research Continuous
SS 500 Academic Writing (1-2)
Registration (O)
Practical instruction in grammar and comStudy of cultural values, nonverbal
behavior, language and culture relationmay vary depending on student interest
Students who need extra time to com plete research programs such as thesis or research paper are required to register
position 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 stu-
ships, and patterns of reasoning, with the
STE 644 Discourse and Language
goal of increasing intercul1ural awareTeaching (3)
Conversation analysis, the analysis of writfor this course to maintain their degree
ness and teaching effectiveness while decreasing culture-based misunderstand-
ten texts, and discourse across cultures.
status. Fee: $100.
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