2021-22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 3 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) LING-3610 2 hours TESOL Practicum for Education Majors –Sp Independent teaching of ESL students under the general supervision of a master teacher. In a K-12 placement under the supervision of a qualified ESL teacher, the student will practice teaching in a formal classroom situation. During this 50-hour experience, the student will be provided opportunities to establish goals and objectives and design curricula that reflect Ohio’s grade level learning outcomes in content areas. The student will also be given opportunities to select, adapt, create, and use varied resources appropriate to age, cultural groups, and different learning styles. Activities should include integrating technology in planning and delivering instruction and strategies for creating and maintaining communication with families. Practicum will also provide the student with knowledge and skills in assessment. Prerequisites: ENG-3060 The English Language; ENG-3070 English Garmmar; LING-3080 Linguisitics for Language Learning; LING-3100 Principles of Language Acquisition; and LING-3500 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language. (Fee: $50) LING-3710 2 hours TESOL Practicum for Non-Education Majors –Sp Practice teaching of ESL under general supervision of master teacher for non-education majors who are completing TESOL minor or concentration requirements. During this 60- hour experience, the student will be provided opportunities to establish goals and objectives and design curricula appropriate to age, cultural groups, and different learning styles. Prerequisite: degree-seeking students only; sophomore, junior, or senior status only; ENG-3070 English Grammar; LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning; LING-3100 Principles of Language Acquisition; LING-3500 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language. LING-4210 Senior Research in Linguistics I –Fa 2 hours This course is the first of two components (LING 4210, LING 4220) of the capstone experience for the major in linguistics. In these courses, students will acquire skills for conducting research in linguistics and will put into practice the theories and concepts learned while completing independent research in the field. This course focuses on the research and design of the study. 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-4220 Senior Research in Linguistics –Sp 1 hour This course is the second of two components (LING-4210, LING-4220) of the capstone experience for the major in linguistics. In these courses, students will acquire skills for conducting research in linguistics and will put into practice the theories and concepts learned while completing independent research in the field. This course focuses on completing the study and writing the findings in preparation for professional publication or presentation. 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 4210 Senior Research in Linguistics I. Literature (LIT) LIT-1990 First-Year Semina r–Fa, Sp 3 hours This course will provide instruction in the close reading of and the analytical writing about literary texts. Prerequisites: ENG-1400 Composition. LIT-2090 Literary Analysis –Fa, Sp 3 hours Introductory study of contextual analysis. This course is primarily intended for adolescent and young adult integrated language arts and English majors as preparation for upper-division literature courses. Prerequisite: LIT-1990 First-Year Seminar LIT-2300 Introduction to Literature –Fa, Sp 3 hours Emphasis on developing the ability to read critically and analytically representative examples of literary genres through use of appropriate criteria. Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition. LIT-2330 World Mythology –Fa, Sp 3 hours Study of selected world mythologies and the role of myth and myth making, with an emphasis on non-Greco-Roman cultures, to increase the student’s ability to read mythologies analytically and appreciatively. Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition. LIT-2340 Western Literature –Fa, Sp, Su 3 hours Survey of major works of Western literary tradition from Homer to T.S. Eliot. Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition. LIT-2390 3 hours Survey of American Literature to 1900 –Fa, Sp Study of prominent American authors from colonial times to 1900. Although this course may be taken for general education credit, it is primarily designed for majors. Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition LIT-2430 Survey of British Literature to 1800 –Fa 3 hours Study of various English authors from the Anglo-Saxons to 1800. Although this course may be taken for general education credit, it is primarily designed for majors. Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition. LIT-2440 3 hours Survey of British Literature from 1800 to Present –Sp Study of noteworthy English authors from 1800 to the present. Although this course may be taken for general education credit, it is primarily designed for majors. Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition. 2021–22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 271 Course Descriptions LING-3200 – LIT-2440 ENGLISH, LITERATURE, AND MODERN LANGUAGES