2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 238 Cedarville University 2008–09 LING-3080 – LIT-2440 L Linguistics (LING) 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. LING-3090 Sociolinguistics –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, immigration, migration, demographics, and historical and legal precedents. 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 teaching on a limited basis. Ongoing during this experience, the student will analyze, evaluate, reflect on, and describe his or 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 assessment. Ongoing during this experience, the student will analyze, evaluate, reflect on, and describe his or her field experience. Prerequisite: LING-3700 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language. 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 instruction. 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 only to TESOL endorsement teacher candidates and TESOL minors. LING-3710 2 hours TESOL Practicum for Non-Education Majors –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 completion of LING-3600 and LING-3610. Prerequisite: LING-3700 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language. Credit/No Credit. (Fee: $45) Literature (LIT) LIT-2090 Literary Analysis –Fa, Sp 3 hours Introductory study of basic textual analysis and traditional 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: ENG-1400 Composition. LIT-2120 History of Literary Criticism –Sp 3 hours A study of the rich philosophic heritage of the West, this course is designed to familiarize students with the writers whose works have defined the critical canon as the result of the way they addressed three questions: What is the function of literature? What is the role of an author? How do we evaluate literature? Featured writers will range from Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine to Lewis, Eliot, and Bakhtin. Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition. LIT-2130 Dramatic Literature –Sp 3 hours Survey of major dramatic works from Greek to modern day playwrights, emphasizing the relationships among themes and dramatic construction amid various cultural and historical contexts. Can be applied to meet English or communication arts requirements, but not both. Prerequisite: major status or permission of instructor. 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 Mythology –Fa 3 hours Study of mythologies, the theories of myth and myth making, and the incorporation of myth in selected literary works. 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-2350 Christian Motifs in Film –Sp 3 hours Study of depictions of Christ and Christ-figures as well as other Christian motifs in film. This course will provide a detailed introduction to the characteristics of the Christ-figure and its most common manifestations in film. The class will focus on viewing and evaluating films containing Christian motifs such as redemption, sacrifice, sin, and faith. This course may not be used to fulfill the general education literature requirement. It may, however, be used to satisfy the general education humanities elective requirement. 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, Sp 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.