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This course provides an overview of the spread of English globally, by examining English as a language of trade, diplomacy, and education, as well as its status as an aesthetic and market force. For a final project, students research how English is utilized for social, economic, and political purposes in a single area of the world.

This course is designed to support the development of pre-service teachers in the middle and secondary English/Language Arts classroom. Students will be provided opportunities to integrate and apply theories of learning, curriculum and pedagogy to instruction of English/Language Arts. Students will also be required to make connections between theory and current research to classroom instruction and examine best practices in working with struggling readers and writers in the secondary classroom. Classroom-based experiences are required. This course has a Stage 3 field component. Successful completion of the course and field component is required for recommendation for certification. See SoE Field Placement Office website for all clearance policy and stage 3 field experience requirements.

The course prepares pre-service teachers to teach reading and writing to adolescents in middle years classrooms by providing knowledge of the literacy needs of middle level learners with emphasis on reading and writing development, methodology, assessment and accountability. The latest research findings are reflected in studies of how middle level learners require instructors to be adept at a breadth of instruction. Strategies and methods for assisting adolescents are provided as they become fluent readers and writers. This course has a Stage 3 field component, successful completion of the field component is required for recommendation for certification. See SoE Field Placement Office website for all clearance policy and stage 3 field experience requirements.

This course explores principles and theory of second language and literacy acquisition, billingualism, academic language competence and linguistics, and instructional approaches based on these principles. This course has a Stage 1-2 field component. Successful completion of the course and field component is required for recommendation for certification. See SoE Field Placement Office website for all clearance policy and field experience requirements.

This course is designed to support the development of pre-service teachers in the secondary English/Language Arts Classroom. Students will be provided opportunities to integrate and apply theories of learning, curriculum and pedagogy of English and L. Arts in the secondary classroom. Additional classroom-based observation hours will be required. This course has a Stage 3 field component, successful completion of the field component is required for recommendation for certification. See SoE Field Placement Office website for all clearance policy and field experience requirements.

The course prepares pre-service teachers to teach reading and writing to adolescents in middle years classrooms by providing knowledge of the literacy needs of middle level learners with emphasis on reading and writing development, methodology, assessment and accountability. The latest research findings are reflected in studies of how middle level learners require instructors to be adept at a breadth of instruction. Strategies and methods for assisting adolescents are provided as they become fluent readers and writers. This course has a Stage 3 field component, successful completion of the field component is required for recommendation for certification. See SoE Field Placement Office website for all clearance policy and field experience requirements.

This is a foundations course to prepare all pre-service teachers to work with English Lang. Learners. Focus will be on gaining an understanding of the linguistic, social and academic needs of ELLs and the roles and responsibilities of the classroom teacher in meeting those needs. Field-based observation hours will be required. This course has a Stage 1-2 field component, successful completion of the field component is required for recommendation for certification. See SoE Field Placement Office website for all clearance policy and field experience requirements.

This course focuses on the structural features of the English language, including phonetic, phonological, morphological, syntactic and pragmatic features. In the practicum component, participants will collect and analyze language from both native and non-native speakers of English, using it to develop targeted structural exercises for English instruction. This course has a Stage 1-2 field component, successful completion of the field component is required for recommendation for certification. See SoE Field Placement Office website for all clearance policy and field experience requirements.

Develops students' abilities to read and write expository and persuasive academic discourse. Teaches students the components of the writing process and strategies to think and read critically and to present a written argument. Requires students to write expository and persuasive essays and research papers and to keep a journal to express their responses to the material read and studied in the course.

Equivalent to the university requirement of ENGL 101. Develops multilingual (non-native speakers of English) students' abilities to use writing as a tool for research and reflection. Introduces the concept of genre, writing as a process, reflection on students’ own and others’ work, revision, and approaches to primary and secondary research. Reviews grammar, organization, style, and documentation conventions. Promotes positive attitudes toward writing.

Equivalent to the university requirement of ENGL 102. Advances multilingual (non-native speakers of English) students’ abilities to use of writing as a tool for research and reflection and their understanding of writing as a process. Develops the critical evaluation and integration of information into students’ own writing as they research social, political, and educational open-ended issues. Continues review of grammar, organization, style, and documentation conventions. Enhances effective strategies for secondary research and collaboration skills. Promotes positive attitude towards writing.

Equivalent to the university requirement of ENGL 103. Advances multilingual (non-native speakers of English) students' development in the reading, writing, and research processes. Some courses may focus on the student's academic and discipline-specific experiences, while others may be based on literary or social themes. Enhances multilingual students' ability to read texts critically and to reflect on their own and others' writing, scholarly and literary works, and social events. Promotes a positive attitude toward writing.

This course introduces freshman majors to the practice and study of the English major. It is a foundation for further study as well as a course about how we learn. It prepares the student to be successful in upper-division courses and to become familiar with the basic tools of the discipline. It encourages the creative and critical thinking that is a hallmark of the English major.

This 1-credit variable topics course for English majors explores specialized issues in literature and writing such as: an author or major work; a significant moment in the history of writing, literature, or criticism; or a controversial or debated issue in writing or literary studies. English majors must take 3 different ENGL 301 colloquium topics as part of their major requirements.

An advanced course with variable topics in British or American Literature stressing textual analysis, cultural and historical contexts and research; provides students with intensive preparation for advanced and professional studies.

Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.

Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.

Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.

Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.

Low beginning English as a second language. Prepares students who have trouble talking with and understanding native English speakers in everyday situations such as going to the store or the bank, asking for directions, using the telephone, etc. Placement testing is required. Offered all terms. 3-0-0.

Intermediate English as a second language. Provides communication skills needed to do business with English speakers. Topics include small talk and telephone skills, participation in business meeting, presentations, communication through business letters and memos, and business negotiation. Placement testing is required. Offered all terms. 3-0-0.

High intermediate to advanced English as a second language. Prepares students to take the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) for academic and professional purposes. Provides instruction in the listening, speaking, reading, and writing sections of the IELTS test. Placement testing is required.

High intermediate to advanced English as a second language. Develops participants' communication skills in medical context. Provides an overview of the American healthcare system and the dynamics of the different participants involved in the system. Placement testing is necessary. Offered as needed. 2.5-2.5-0.

This course is a beginning to advanced English as a second language course. The focus is on specific issues in English structure and usage. It includes issues of discourse, sociolinguistics, and culture. The course may run from 1 to 10 weeks depending on special program cohort needs. Topics may vary.

This course focuses on the academic discourse of a particular genre and/or content area in English for Specific Purposes or English for Academic Purposes.

This course is designed to provide non-native English speakers with an introduction to working with legal texts to strengthen written and verbal communication skills.