2005-2006 Academic Catalog

131 Language and Literature School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible SPAN-4680 2 hours AdvancedConversationandComposition –Sp Development of oral and written communication skills at the advanced level as well as expansion of vocabulary dealing with a variety of contemporary topics. Prerequisite: SPAN-3610 Spanish Composition, SP AN-3620 Spanish Conversation, or instructor’s permission. (even years) SPAN-4700 Independent Study in Spanish –Fa,Sp 1-3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of the Spanish language, literature, or culture for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. SPAN-4740 Civilization and Literature of Spain I –Fa 3 hours A study of major literary works of Spain from the medieval and Renaissance periods to the 17th century, with emphasis placed on understanding works within their socio-historical context, as well as their literary significance. Geography, history, and culture of Spain from prehistoric civilizations to the 17th century. Prerequi- sites: SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature; permission of instructor. (even years) SPAN-4750 Civilization and Literature of Spain II –Sp 3 hours A study of major literary works of Spain from the 17th century to the present day, with emphasis placed on understanding works within their socio-historical context, as well as their literary signifi- cance. Geography, history, and culture of Spain from the 17th century to present. Prerequisites: SPAN-4680 Advanced Conver- sation and Composition; permission of instructor . (even years) SPAN-4790 20th Century Spanish Theatre –Sp 3 hours Selected reading and analysis of outstanding Peninsular theatre from Benavente, García Lorca, and other post-Civil War period dramatists. Prerequisites: SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature; permission of instructor . (even years) French FREN-1910, 1920 Elementary French I & II 4 hours/sem Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in French, along with an introduction to French culture. German GER-1810, 1820 Elementary German I & II 4 hours/sem Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture. Linguistics 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 intro- duced 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. LING-3090Sociolinguistics –Sp 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, immigra- tion, migration, demographics, and historical and legal prece- dents. The student will also gain knowledge and cultural understanding of minority groups in Ohio. (even years) LING-3600 1 hour Clinical Teaching of English as a Second Language –Fa,Sp, Su A practical experience in assisting an ESL classroom teacher in a K-12 ESL program. Under the supervision of a qualified ESL teacher, the student will observe and participate in a formal classroom setting. During this experience, the student will be provided various opportunities to aid the classroom teacher in the development and execution of activities and assessments and to practice teach on a limited basis. Ongoing during this experience, the student will analyze, evaluate, reflect on, and describe his/her field experience. The student is expected to participate in 30 clock hours. Open only to TESOL endorsement teacher candidates. Prerequisite: LING-3700 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language . Credit/No Credit LING-3610 Practicum –Fa,Sp,Su 2 hours 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 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 assess- ment. Ongoing during this experience, the student will analyze, evaluate, reflect on, and describe his/her field experience. Prerequisite: LING-3700 Methods of T eaching Foreign Lan- guage. Credit/No Credit (Fee: $45) LING-3700 2 hours Methods of Teaching Foreign Language –Fa Examination of the purposes and objectives along with the methods used in the K-12 foreign language classroom instruc- tion. The student studies the effect of cognitive, affective, and socio-cultural variables on second (new) language acquisition. The student is given the opportunity to establish goals and objectives and design curricula that reflect Ohio’s grade-level learning outcomes in content areas, as well as to develop strategies that promote language-based English learning for K- 12 grade-level students. Open to TESOL endorsement teacher candidates and TESOL minors only. LING-3710 2 hours TESOL Practicum for Non-EducationMajors –Fa,Sp,Su Practice teaching of ESL under general supervision of master teacher for non-education majors who are completing TESOL minor requirements. May be satisfied by a satisfactory comple- tion of LING-3600 and LING-3610. Prerequisite: LING-3700 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language. Credit/No Credit. (Fee: $45) Professor Sternsher leads his Technical and Professional Communication class in a team project to develop technical instructions for a local company’s product.