BLMC500
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Methods/Materials for the K-12 English Language Learner |
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| This course involves oral and written analysis of ESL instructional
materials, methods, learning theories and learning styles applicable
to K-12 learners. Development and implementation of age-appropriate
materials, lesson planning and use of age-appropriate multimedia/
technology are integrated into the course. Ohio English Langauge
Proficiency Standards for Limited English Proficient Students are
emphasized.
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BLMC501
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Methods/Materials for the Adult ESL Learner |
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| This course involves oral and written analysis of adult ESL
instructional materials and adult programming options for English
for specific purposes. Second language and bilingual methodologies
that target the development of the five language skills areas
(reading, writing, speaking, listening and comprehension) will be
presented and discussed. Methods and materials, as well as planning
and implementation of lessons which meet international TESOL
standards are required.
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BLMC502
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Curr Design and Practices for ESL Content Teaching |
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| Prerequisite: BLMC 500, 501 or 505
This course will introduce students to the foundations of
curriculum design, teaching practices and classroom implementation
for English as a Second Langauge (ESL) and English as a Foreign
Language (EFL) programming options. Both Ohio standards and international
TESOL standards will be used as frames of reference.
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BLMC505
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Foundations of Multicultural Ed. |
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| This course examines multicultural concepts as they relate to the
classroom and school culture. There is an intense focus on
different cultural perspectives related to issues such as age,
ethnicity, exceptionality, gender, class, bilingualism, etc.
The course seeks to create positive attitudes by improving intercultural
awareness and developing cross-cultural communication skills. Students
are expected to show how to use ideas developed in the course through
responses to case studies and integration of multicultural ideas
in lesson planning.
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BLMC510
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Linguistics for Teachers |
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| This course introduces teachers to linguistic terminology and the study of
linguistics including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics,
language acquisition in children and language variation. Practical
applications of linguistic knowledge in an ESL/bilingual classroom
situation (i.e. phonics, comparative linguistics, error analysis,
corrective pronunciation, etc.) are presented for all age groups and
levels.
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BLMC515
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Foundations of ELL Educ: Theory, Politics & Practices in Schools |
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| This foundational course includes an examination of bilingual/
English language learner (ELL) educational theory and the
historical development of bilingual/TESOL education in the United
States and abroad. Particular emphasis is placed on bilingual
cognition, bilingual/bi-literate language development and domestic
and international policy trends for the education of bilingual/
English language learners (ELLs) in diverse settings.
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BLMC520
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Human Dvlpmt & Lang. Acquisition |
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| This course presents the theoretical schools of thought associated
with learning and language acquisition. Students will analyze theories
of learning and language acquisition for first and second language
learners comparing the stages of language acquisition on a phonological,
morphological, syntactic and semantic level. Exploration of learning
variables and practical applications of the theories will be
discussed.
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BLMC535
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Assessment Practices for English Language Learners |
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| Prerequisite: BLMC 500 or 510
This course presents formal and informal evaluation designs,
purposes, methods and techniques used in standardized as well
as classroom-based assessment for English language learners of all
ages. Students will learn to design rubrics and classroom-/program-based
assessments as well as how to document, interpret and use
assessment results. Particular attention is given to the analysis
of English language proficiency exams as seen on specific
standardized testing used within Ohio's K-12 system and internationally
with adult English language learners.
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BLMC540
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Application of Discourse Analysis to Second Lang Teaching |
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| Prerequisite: BLMC 510
This course employs insights from discourse analysis to the teaching
of such key skill areas as phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.
Students will be required to analyze current ESL textbooks for
applications of discourse ideas as well as record and analyze
real conversations. Lesson plans, which reflect the application
of discourse ideas to second language teaching, are required.
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BLMC545
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Eng Grammar ESL/Bil Classroom |
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| Prerequisite: BLMC 510
A central focus of this course will be an analysis of the grammatical
structures of major English sentence types. This course will also
present different theoretical and practical approaches to teaching
English grammar to ESL learners of all ages. Students will be expected
to apply knowledge gained from the analysis of ESL texts as well as
the teaching of grammar.
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BLMC555
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Reading in a Second Language |
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| This course examines the linguistic, cognitive, socio-cultural
and developmental dimensions of literacy for first and second
language learners of all age groups. Attention will be given
to literacy theories and practices for emergent literacy, bi-literacy,
literacy transfer and adult second language literacy development.
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BLMC560
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Socio-linguistics and the Classroom |
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| Prerequisite: BLMC 510
This course involves intensive study of the effects of social
factors such as speech communities, class, bilingualism, ethnicity,
age, gender and speech style on language use in society. Classroom
and field application of these concepts also form a major portion
of the class content.
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BLMC585
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International Experience Abroad |
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| This course is designed for students who intend to study, teach or
work in an appropriate field in an international setting. The
student must design the components of his/her specific
international course in coordination with the supervising graduate
faculty member before any travel takes place. Course requirements,
as well as evaluation, will be commensurate with each
individual experience.
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BLMC590
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Special Topics in Bilingual/ ESL Education |
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| Topics will address current or emerging issues and areas of interest
in TESOL/bilingual education. This course is repeatable for up to
six semester hours of credit provided the topics are different.
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BLMC591
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TESOL Conferences |
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| This course content is linked with appropriate TESOL conferences.
Students selecting this course for one credit are expected to
attend at least one full day (nine hours) of a conference; and
those selecting this course for two credits are expected to
attend two full days (18 hours). Students at each credit level
will be held to different course assignment requirements which may
include, but are not limited to, writing summaries of presentations
and workshops attended, interviews with conference participants, review
of new teaching materials and a research paper tied to a conference-
related topic.
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BLMC592
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Integrating Tech and Lang Skills into the ESL Classroom |
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| As a result of the widespread effects of technology throughout
the world, it is no surprise that educators are being
challenged to rethink and revise their approaches and goals
in teaching in order to effectively prepare students for
what will be expected of them in the "real world." The
Internet also allows the educator to network with other
ESL professionals and to share in lesson plans that are
being created and posted for the ESL field. This workshop
will allow participants to become familiar with the World
Wide Web as an instructional tool for the ESL classroom.
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BLMC593
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Research Methods in Linguistics |
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| Through the exploration of current topics in TESOL/bilingual
education this course introduces research methods, techniques,
analytical tools, writing genres and the ethical issues of using
human subjects in research within linguistic- and education-related
fields. Through process learning students will develop a research
paper on an approved topic of current interest within the field
of TESOL/bilingual education.
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BLMC599
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ESL Teaching Practicum |
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| Required for endorsement in TESOL education
Prerequisite: 15 semester hours of course work completed
This is a culminating course for those seeking endorsement in TESOL
education which involves the development of a student-teaching exit
portfolio that will include the completion of the PRAXIS II
English to Speakers of Other Languages content exam, field observation,
program/teaching reflections and student-teaching under the
supervision of an experienced certified/licensed teacher who has
a TESOL/bilingual endorsement.
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BLMC600
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Culminating Course for the TESOL Master's Program |
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| Prerequisite: 27 semester hours of course work completed
This culminating course involves the completion of a master's
project which can involve an extended research paper on a topic
of high interest for the student. The research requires students to perform
a community-based investigation or combine concepts studied within
course work in unique ways. Other possible master's projects
include in-class research within an education setting, evaluating
an ESL program or curriculum development for an ESL classroom
or school. This course is repeatable up to six semester hours.
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