Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL.BA)

A course designed to introduce the student to the discipline of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) by providing an overview of the historical context of the discipline as well as the current linguistic, educational, and social needs that it addresses.  Career and professional development opportunities in the field are explored as well.

Prerequisites

Pre- or co-requisite: ENGL-110

This course is intended to give the student an in-depth look at the structure of the English language, focusing on traditional and alternative theories of grammar and principles of linguistics with applications for second-language acquisition.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110

An introduction to scientific language study including morphology, phonology, syntax, pragmatics and the nature of language.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110

A course to prepare and mentor students who are working with English Language Learners (ELLs) in Lee University's English Language Center. Through assigned readings, guided discussions, and supervised teaching experiences, students will develop knowledge and skills for designing and delivering effective English language instruction for ELLs. Repeatable for credit.

A presentation of the linguistic, psycholinguistic and sociocultural dimensions of second language teaching and learning.

Prerequisites

LING-380 and LING-381

An overview of current knowledge and theories related to second language acquisition, with an emphasis on application to teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Prerequisites

ENGL/LING-302 and ENGL/LING-380

An examination of the grammatical features of English, focusing on those which present special difficulties for English language learners, with an emphasis on a task-based approach to developing and evaluating materials for teaching grammar. 

Prerequisites

ENGL/LING-302 and ENGL/LING-380

A course designed to prepare students with key concepts related to curriculum development and assessment for PreK-12 ESL (English as a Second Language) students in the United States, as well as for second language learners in other countries.

Prerequisites

TESL 200, LING-302 and LING-380

An introduction to the historical development of the English language from its Indo-European background through Old, Middle and Modern English.

A comprehensive study of the knowledge and skills necessary for students to become effective teachers of English to speakers of other languages in grades Pre-K through 12. Course topics focus on classroom methods, approaches and strategies to facilitate acquisition of English as a second language. The course includes a 30 clock-hour practicum.

Prerequisites

ENGL/LING 385

A capstone seminar focusing on the Christian foreign language major's perception of God's creative purpose in two areas foundational to an informed sense of Christian vocation: second-language learning and instruction, and linguistics and cultural expression. This course affords students, as Christian professionals with a biblical understanding of God's calling, the opportunity to articulate appropriate responses to questions arising from the interaction of their particular discipline and faith.

Prerequisites

THEO-231

An introduction to various aspects of culture including material, social, economic, aesthetics, political, religious and linguistic factors.

This course introduces theory, methods, philosophical approaches, and concepts related to studying the interface betweeen language and culture. The goal is to provide the student with the tools necessary to analyze linguistic behavior in the context of ethnographic fieldwork.

Prerequisites

None.

A study of the relationship between communication and culture with emphasis on factors affecting the processes and quality of interpersonal communication between those of differing cultures and subcultures.

Prerequisites

None

A study of the history and teachings of the major non-Christian religions of the world with an attempt to relate them to their cultural backgrounds.

This course is designed to offer students an overview of the emergence and development of globalization. It will focus on intercultural encounters facilitated by globalization and local responses to global impacts. The course will also examine migration, immigration, socioeconomic and religiocultural issues prevalent in an emerging global culture and how these global trends impact the mission of the church.

An investigation of the cognitive processes of first and second language acquisition and development with special attention to the acquisition of literacy, language diversity and bilingualism.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110

This course explores the nature and structure of sound systems in language, focusing primarily on North American English for TESOL purposes while also examining the phonological systems of various world languages and their influence on English Language Learners. Students will receive hands-on experience with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), phonetic transcription, pronunciation and speech analysis.

Prerequisites

ANTH-380, ENGL-380, or LING-380

A course presenting an overview of the field of cognitive linguistics and introducing students to concepts relating to the way we organize concepts and categories mentally informed by discoveries in cognitive psychology. The course also explores the implications of a cognitive perspective on language learning and language use on second language pedagogy.

Prerequisites

LING-380

A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic will change to meet student demand and interest.

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

The significance of ethnic minorities in American society and the world with an introduction to sociological and anthropological theory as well as an interpretation of dominant-minority relations.

Prerequisites

SOCI 212

The form and development of the urban community; the growth, development and problems of cities, the metropolitan region and social characteristics of fringe and suburban areas; sustenance organization, demographic, geographic and technological variables.

Prerequisites

SOCI 200

Explores the meaning of language variation in different contexts with a focus on second language acquisition. Addresses the influence of a wide range of different social variables on the use of language, and what our use of language tells us about what it means to be a human being created in the image of God.

Prerequisites

LING-380

A course to prepare students with hands-on experience and skills to teach English to young and adult learners in an overseas context.