2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

KPMU-3150 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar I–Fa 2 hours Designed to develop critical and creative teaching approaches for students of varying personality and learning styles with application to theory, technique, and music concepts needed by primary and elementary-level piano students in both private and group settings. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. KPMU-3160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar II–Sp 2 hours Survey of representative Baroque through 20th century literature for the advanced pre-college pianist. The course is enhanced with videos, required readings, and discussion relative to topics such as performance anxiety, technique, and performance style. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. KPMU-4150 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar III–Fa 2 hours Pedagogical methods and techniques using electronic studio in-class teaching. The course is enhanced with videos, required readings, and discussion relative to group teaching. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. KPMU-4160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar IV–Sp 2 hours Continued application of various learning styles with application to developing musical performance in intermediate and advanced- level piano students in both private and group settings. The course also includes an introduction to business practices for the independent piano teacher. L Liberal Arts (LART) LART-1000 Introduction to Liberal Arts–Fa 1 hour An introduction to the liberal arts and the Liberal Arts program. (Fee: $25) LART-4950 Capstone Project in the Liberal Arts–Fa, Sp 3 hours Students select a topic of interest and then research and write a paper under the direction of a research mentor. Students present findings before faculty and peers. Prerequisites: Acceptance in the B.A. of Liberal Arts degree program and senior status. Linguistics (LING) LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics–Fa 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. 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–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-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. Prerequisites: LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics; LING- 3080 Linguistics for Language Learning. LING-3500 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-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 their field experience. The student is expected to participate in 30 clock hours. Open only to TESOL endorsement teacher candidates. Prerequisite: LING-3500 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language . Credit/No Credit. Course Descriptions | LIT-3200 – LIT-3520 Page 245 2013–14 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions KPMU-3150 – LING-3600