2020-21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

GER-1820 Elementary German II –Sp 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture. Prerequisite: GER-1810 Elementary German I. GER-2810 Intermediate German I 4 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in German literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-1820 Elementary German II or equivalent . GER- 2820 Intermediate German II 3 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in German literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-2810 Intermediate German I or equivalent. GER-3800 Special Topics in German –Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Topic chosen by the student and professor, based upon need and interests. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German II or equivalent . GER-3810 German Conversation and Composition –Sp 3 hours Students will focus on the productive skills of the German language, speaking and writing. Oral practice in German through speeches and oral reports, along with a review of pronunciation, will provide emphasis on speaking skills. Written versions of speeches and reports, along with a review of grammar, will provide emphasis on writing skills.. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German II or equivalent . (even years) GER-3820 Germanic History and Culture –Sp 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the history and culture of Central Europe, specifically the region where German is the native language of the inhabitants and where present-day Germany, Austria and Switzerland are located. Students will also learn how Germanic History influenced and played a role in establishing modern-day western cultural norms. Course taught in English. (odd years). GER-3830 Survey of German Literature –Fa 3 hours A survey of German literature from the Middle Ages through the 20th century designed to provide the student with an understanding of the literature and its reflection of the culture. Readings in German and English. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German or equivalent . Linguistics (LING) LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics –Sp 2 hours This introduction to the study of linguistics provides an opportunity for students to become familiar with the tenets, concepts, and theories of the field of study. It additionally acquaints students with the practical side of the study of linguistics in disciplines such as philosophy and biblical languages, English and writing, cultural studies, mathematics, information technology, computer science, education and psychology, electronic media, and teaching English to speakers of other languages. LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning –Fa 3 hours An analytical approach of language functioning applicable to learning any second language. Using theoretical-based approaches, the emphasis is on English language variations, phonology, morphology, and syntax. The student is also introduced to various theories of second (new) language acquisition at different age/grade levels. Second (new) language study as a means of personal development and the importance of second (new) language learning in modern society are addressed. Prerequisite: degree-seeking students only; sophomore, junior, or senior status only. LING-3082 Phonetics –Fa 3 hours Phonetics is the study and classification of speech sounds, within the broader study of phonology, the study of the sound system of language. This course builds on the theories of phonology and provides opportunities for practical application of the theories. Students will work with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) in classifying sounds in standard and nonstandard forms of English and will consider and classify the sounds of other languages. Prerequisites: LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics; LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning. LING-3090 Sociolinguistics –Fa 3 hours An overview of the relationship between language and society. Topics covered include ethnicity, social contact, change, and issues related to minority students such as education, immigration, migration, demographics, and historical and legal precedents. The student will also gain knowledge and cultural understanding of minority groups in Ohio. Prerequisite: degree seeking students only. LING-3100 Principles of Language Acquisition –Sp 3 hours The practical side of the study of linguistics is the study of how language is acquired, both by children learning to speak and by adults learning a second language. This course will present the basic theories of both types of language acquisition and will provide students the opportunity to do original research in the field. Prerequisite: degree-seeking students only; sophomore, junior, or senior status only. LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning. LING-3200 Special Topics in Linguistics –Fa, Sp, Su 1–3 hours Independent study in a selected field for students with special interests and demonstrated ability in the field of Linguistics. Prerequisites: LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics; LING- 3080 Linguistics for Language Learning; LING-3082 Phonetics; LING-3090 Sociolinguistics; LING-3100 Principles of Language Acquisition. LING-3500 2 hours Methods of Teaching Foreign Language –Fa Designed around ACTFL’s Standards of Foreign Language learning, this course prepares students to teach in the K–12 world language classroom and also to teach English as a new language. In this course, students will examine the purposes and objectives along with the methods and curricular models appropriate for the K–12 world language classroom, as well as adult-level language teaching. This course addresses theories of second language acquisition and how language learning looks different at the various stages of a language learner’s life. Using theory to inform practice, students will learn to plan and assess for student learning, including the creation of learning activities, assessments, lesson plans, and thematic unit plans, as well as evaluating and providing feedback to maximize student learning. Students will also gain insight into the importance of understanding one’s own language, culture, and worldview as a means to understanding the language, culture, and worldview of the target peoples and the important role that cultural understanding plays in communication. This course will prepare students to plan, teach, and assess effectively in today’s rapidly changing classroom. Open to students majoring in multi-age Spanish education or linguistics, and those minoring in TESOL. Prerequisites: degree-seeking students only; sophomore, junior, or senior status only; LING-3100 Principles of Language Acquisition; permission of instructor or advisor. (crosslisted with SPAN-3500) Page 274 2020–21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions GER-1820 – LING-3500 ENGLISH, LITERATURE, AND MODERN LANGUAGES