Graduate TESOL Courses
LIN-501 Issues in TESOL
This course will explore issues that have an impact on the field of TESOL, including social, historical, legal and cultural influences. A broad scope of these issues may include philosophical differences, as well as classroom-specific difficulties.
Credits: 2 Weeks: 1 Location: Grand Rapids
LIN-525 Introduction to Linguistics
An introduction to the nature and structure of human language. Students will focus on the goals, techniques and subject matter of modern linguistics.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 6 Location: Online
LIN-535 Advanced English Grammar
This course will explore the descriptive and prescriptive grammar of English, which will be analyzed according to traditional, structural and transformational methods. Emphasis will also be placed on preparing students to teach grammar. Students will survey grammar teaching methodology in conjunction with the different areas of grammar studied.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 6 Location: Online
LIN- 555 Sociolinguistics
The objective of this course will be to look at language in its social and cultural contexts. This course presents the basic socio-cultural variables (such as gender, age and social status) and shows their relation to language use and language learning. Areas covered in the course will include bilingualism, dialectology, language variation a style with their relation to multilingual educational situations.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 6 Location: Online
LIN-556 Second Language Acquisition
The objective of this course will be to examine the process of learning a second language. This course will survey current SLA theory and learning models. Emphasis will be given to the ways these theories and models shape pedagogical practices in ESL classrooms. Linguistic, cognitive, affective, cultural and social factors influencing the acquisition of another language will be explored.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 6 Location: Online
LIN-565 TESOL Methodology I
This course will look at various methods and techniques used to teach language components (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) and language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Practice in developing and implementing balanced and effective language lesson plans will be provided along with evaluating and selecting appropriate ESL teaching materials.
Credits: 3 Weeks:1 Location: Grand Rapids
LIN-557 Action Research
This course will aid the student in evaluating claims based on research, review current best practices as indicated by meta-research and discuss implications for TESOL. Action research that can be implemented in a TESOL setting and used for professional reflection and improvement of instruction will be emphasized. Among the methods included will be local data collection, structured interview, open-ended interview, case study, reflective case study, portfolio analysis and use of technology for self-assessment.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 6 Location: Online
LIN-566 TESOL Methodology II
This course will focus on more specific areas of methods. The students will learn: different aspects of curriculum design and assessment such as how to correctly assemble a specific curriculum for their class and implement it, the different assessments available and how to decide which assessment to use and when to use it. The students will explore their own personal focus, methodology and philosophy of teaching. This will help them to self-evaluate as teachers and further help them use the resources given in this class to address issues previously mentioned. Prerequisite: LIN 565 TESOL Methodology I
Credits: 3 Weeks:1 Location: Grand Rapids
LIN-558 Materials Development & Integration
This course will aid the student in coordinating TESOL instruction with selected core subject areas, such as: science, social studies and mathematics, other subject areas such as music, physical education and art. Correlation of TESOL Objectives and National and State Standards in the content areas will be modeled in field trips, games, and other activities. The student will use locally available materials and commercial hands-on manipulative materials to meet objectives in TESOL and other subjects.
Credits: 3 Weeks:1 Location: Grand Rapids
LIN-570 Application of Technology in TESOL
This course will focus on providing a conceptual framework for technology in the classroom and on using technology as a tool in the ESL classroom, i.e. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Instruction will be given in the areas of: using technology to facilitate inquiry-based learning, in finding and developing resources, in using computers in the classroom and in exploring ways to use the internet as an instructional tool.
Credits: 2 Weeks: 4 Location: Online
EDU-594 TESOL Practicum
The practicum will engage the student teacher in the process of course planning, implementation and assessment. Prerequisite: LIN 566 TESOL Methodology II
Credits: 5 Weeks: 7