Graduate Bulletin-College of Education

Introduction to connections between sociolinguistics and language teaching by exploring the micro and macro levels of context in a variety of sites for learning a second and foreign language (U.S., international, university-based, community-based, public school-based) and with a variety of types of learners (varying age, ethnolinguistic background, educational experiences, socioeconomic class, etc).

623. Applied Linguistics. (3 s.h.)

In-depth survey of the variables affecting language acquisition, language use, and the pedagogical applications of the same. Topics include: nature of language acquisition, effects of motivation, attitude, personality, age, and socio-cultural variables, as well as aspects of language research methodology. Attends to both first and second language acquisition.

624. Teaching the New Grammars in the Secondary School. (3 s.h.)

Examines traditional, structural, and transformational generative grammar as they apply to curriculum and instruction. Methods used in current approaches to teaching of grammar are examined and appraised.

642. The Sound System of American English. (3 s.h.)

Examines ways in which linguists talk about sounds and sound systems; some ways of describing and teaching the sounds of American English; controversies about the role of pronunciation in the classroom; and the social meaning of linguistic variation.

645. Seminar in Second/Foreign Language Education. (3 s.h.)

Current topics and research in teaching Second/Foreign language and literature. Topics to be covered include cognitive, cultural, social, and psychological factors affecting language learning; the role of literature study in the life of the learner, and class-oriented research.

651. Special Projects in English Education (3 s.h.)

Current topics of interest in the field of English Education.

652. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages I. (3 s.h.)

Helps students gain a critical perspective as a framework for language teaching and covers four main themes: notions of language and the competent language user; the language learner including models of language acquisition; the situation including factors that affect learning and approaches to teaching that best facilitate language acquisition. This course, Part I of II, concentrates on theoretical background.

653. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages II. (3 s.h.)

A continuation of the basic course in Teaching English as a Second Language. TESOL Methods, Part II focuses on teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an integrated mode designed to promote oral and written communicative competence in English.

Vocational-Technical Education (VOC ED)

401. Current Problems in Vocational-Technical Training. (3 s.h.)

Seminar on selected school and training topics including stress management in the workplace, managing information systems, diversity issues, school-industry partnerships and performance evaluation.

408. Directed Independent Study. (1-6 s.h.)

Individual investigation in an area of vocational education or technical training. Adviser permission required.

420. Product Information. (3 s.h.)

A study of specific product knowledge of textiles, textile products, and non-textiles. Means of application to student needs considered.

421. Color, Design, and Fashion Merchandising. (3 s.h.)

A study of basic principles of color, design, and fashion merchandising, and their application to teaching situations.

422. Methods of Teaching Salesmanship, Advertising, and Display. (3 s.h.)

Successful teaching methods are studied. Teaching salesmanship, advertising, advertising layout, and display are practiced by the students.

500. Pedagogical Competence. (3-15 s.h.)

Prospective vocational teachers/technical trainees are placed in supervised public school/industrial experiences and assisted in their professional development through individualized instruction and seminar activities. (This is an alternative delivery system equivalent to the professional requirement.)

501. Curriculum Development in Vocational-Technical Education. (3 s.h.)

Analysis of curriculum theories and the practical application of the systems approach in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of performance-based education or technical training programs.

507. History and Principles of Vocational-Technical Education. (3 s.h.)

The range of activities covered by state and federal vocational/technical education laws. Vocational/technical education as an integral part of the public system. The development of a point of view regarding alternative school-to-work programs.

513. Microcomputer Applications. (3 s.h).

Primarily geared for teachers who will use the computer as an educational tool.

514. Current Developments and Trends in Business Education. (3 s.h.)

Analysis of the literature on trends in business education as they relate to business and economic education.

524. Cooperative Vocational-Technical Education. (3 s.h.)

Organization and administration of school-to-work and vocational cooperative education programs to include types, values, related instruction, program standards, evaluation, legal requirements, and youth organizations.

527. Program Planning and Evaluation in Vocational-Technical. (3 s.h.)

Study of the factors used to determine the vocational training needs of labor market areas, including local industrial expansion, recession, and unemployment. Students will also consider the organization, nature of offerings, physical facilities, and direction of learning of vocational programs. Evaluation guides and criteria will be developed for teachers, supervisory, technical trainers, and administrative personnel in vocational education or technical training programs.

550. Student Leadership Programs in Vocational-Technical Education. (3 s.h.)

Educational values of student organizations as well as other student leadership activities.

601. Seminar in Vocational-Technical Education. (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Seminar for the master's level student capable of intensive and critical analysis of selected problems, current trends and research in education or technical training.

680. Internship in Vocational-Technical Education. (3-6 s.h.)

Prerequisites: permission of adviser and admission to the master's degree program.

Supervised internship within the specified fields of education/technical training to provide the student with leadership development experiences.

691, 692 and 693. Special Topics/Problems in Vocational-Technical Education. (1-3 s.h.)

Special problems identified in specialist, supervisor, director, and technical training master's internships and research projects. Limited to master's degree students.

801. Seminar in Vocational-Technical Education. (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Seminar for the graduate student capable of intensive and critical analysis of selected problems, current trends and research in education or technical training.

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