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once for credit with a different topic. Titles offered include: a. Literacy and Economics b. Monolingual and Bilingual Dictionaries c. English as a World Language d. Computers and Language Acquisition . SAL 690 independent Study (1-3) 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. SAL 695 Research Seminar (1) Guidance in the development of a thesis or research paper. Students produce a pre liminary thesis statement, proposal, out line, and working bibliography. Prerequi sites: permission of instructor and no more than six units of coursewon: remaining. SAL 696 Research Paper (1) A paper based on classroom research, lit erature review, or the design of a syllabus or appropriate teaching materials. Prereq uisite: SAL 695 or equivalent SAL 697 Comprehensive Examination (0) An examination covering the major knowl edge areas of the field . Normally taken in the final semester. Students choosing to write a thesis will not be required to take a comprehensive examination. SAL 699 M.A. Thesis (3) Research for and writing of an MA thesis. Students choosing to write a thesis will not be required to take acomprehensive exam ination. Prerequisite: SAL 695 or equiva lent and consent ofMA committee. SAL 799 Research Continuous Registration (DJ Students who need extra time to com plete research programs such as thesis or research paper are required to register for this course to maintain their degree status. Fee: $100.
SAL 655 Practicum In Language and Culture Leaming (3) Applying the theory and practice of the LAMP method in a field situation in order to learn to speak another language in its cultural context Fee: $125. SAL 656 Practicum In Literacy (3) Field experience within the broad area of literacy. Credit for course may be earned, in some field-based situations, by portfolio assessment SAL 657 Practicum In Applied Linguistics (3) Field experience in various areas of applied linguistics, such as lexicography, orthogra phy design and translation . May be repeated for credit with adifferent topic. SAL 658 Practicum In Linguistics (3) Fieldwork in the ~ and description of language systems or language use, such as phonology, syntax, and sociolinguistics. May be repeated for credit with adifferent focus. SAL 668 Seminar In Applied Linguistics (3) In-depth examination of some main areas of applied linguistics. Topics vary, depending on class interests. SAL 679 Planning, Evaluation, and Research In Applied Linguistics (3) Jn-<lepth treatment of program planning and evaluation, using appropriate qualita tive and quantitative assessment instru ments. Case studies of applied linguistic research will also be examined. SAL 683-684 Topics In Linguistics (1-3) Topics are listed in the class schedule each semester. Courses may be repeated once for credit with a different topic . Titles offered include: a. The Linguistics ofBiblical 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 repeated
SAL 543 Literacy In Social Context (3) An exploration of vernacular and bilin gual literacies within their social setting, including such factors as social environ ment, economy, and religion.Attention is given to the impact of social and linguis tic factors on literacy program design, implementation, 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) 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. 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 syntax with application to the ~ and descrip tion ofvarious 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 meth ods of collecting, quantifying, and inter preting data on linguistic similarity, intel ligibility, language attitudes, bilingualism, and language change. Prerequisites: 521 & 646. A tape recorder will be needed. SAL 646 Sociolinguistics (3) Overview of the relationship between language and society. Topics covered include language and culture, language and social change, ethnicity, language contact, language policy, and ethnogra phy of communication. SAL 648 Discourse and Text Analysis (3) Examination of language beyond the sen tence level . Covers the analysis of oral and written secular and sacred texts within their social or literary contexts. SAL 652 Field Methods In Second Language and Culture Leaming (3) Field experience in independent lan guage learning and cultural investigation, using student-<leveloped language texts and ethnographic interviewing. SAL 654 Aeld Methods In Linguistics (3) Extensive working with speakers of non-Inda-European languages, with special emphasis on collecting and analyzing language data leading to descriptions of phonology and syntax. Prerequisites: 523 & 525.
Applied Linguistics SAL 511 Applied Linguistics (3)
Introduction to theoretical and practical issues in applied linguistics, focusing on several important areas; e.g., bilingual education, lexicography, literacy, orthog raphy design, social dialects and educa tion and translation . SAL 520 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3) Introduction to basic concepts in the sci entific srudy 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. Prmquisile f/lf' graduau == in Applitd Linguistici f/lf' program majors. SAL 521 General Articulatory Phonetics (3) The study of the articulation, classifica tion , discrimination , production, and transcription of speech sounds. The focus is on a wide range of sounds found in the world's languages. SAL 522 Phonetics of English (3) The srudy of the articulation, classification, discrimination , production, and transcrip tion of speech sounds. Although the focus is on English, sounds from other languages are also included. SAL 523 Introduction to Phonology (3) Introduction to the systematic arrange men ts and rules by which languages organize and alter their speech sounds. Prerequisite: 521. SAL 525 Introduction to Syntax (3) Introduction to the patterns, regulari ties, and rule-governed alterations in grammar whereby words are organized into phrases, clauses, and sentences. Prerequisite: 520. SAL 529 Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics (3) Studyof meaning systems in language and how meaning is conveyed in linguistic and
social contexts. Prerequisite: 520. SAL 535 Introduction to Bible Translation (3)
An introduction to the principles and problems of cross-language and crosscul tural communication with special emphasis on translating the Bible into indigenous languages. SAL 537 Introduction to Literacy (3) An overview of literacy in neoliterate societies, including motivation , local authorship, orthography design, reading methodology, strategies for literacy pro grams, and the relationship of literacy to social context. Doe.s not count t11Ward tht conanJraJion in littracy.
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