4 Courses for ESL Strand (plus practicum EDCI 5580 01)
LANG
4750 (3 units). Introduction to Linguistics.
This courses provides an introduction to the fundamentals of linguistic
study, including phonology, morphology, semantics, pragmatics, and syntax.
There is a focus on the application of linguistic theory. Prerequisite:
8 hours of foreign language instruction. Cross Listed with English and
Anthropology.
Meets ESL Program Standards: I, II, VII
LANG
4770 (3 units). Sociolinguistics.
This course extends the fundamentals of linguistic study by examining
the relationship and interactions among language, society, and culture
including linguistic and social behaviors with regard to the creation
and modification of cultural identity. Prerequisite:
8 hours of foreign language instruction.
Meets ESL Program Standards: II, VII, VIII
EDCI
4350 (3 units). Introduction to Second Language Acquisition.
This course is designed to address the theoretical foundations and practical
applications of working with second language learners. The course will
focus on both historical and contemporary theories of second language
acquisition. It will then focus on the classroom applications of this
theoretical base to interactions with English language learners, curriculum,
instruction, assessment and evaluation, classroom organization, and school-community
relations. School-based program models that focus on strengthening primary
language proficiency, English language proficiency (English as a Second
Language) and content and Language acquisition (Specially Designed Academic
Instruction in English) will be reviewed.
Meets ESL Program Standards: II, III, IV, VI,
VIII, IX, X
ENGL
5030 (4 units). English as a Second Language: Theory and Methods.
This course explores the theoretical and practical issues, concerns,
and problems associated teaching English as a Second Language. It includes
discussion of the both historical and contemporary theory of teaching
English as a Second Language as well as historical and contemporary
approaches (Total Physical Response, Direct Approach, Natural Approach,
etc.) to teaching English as a Second Language. Prerequisite:
LANG 4750; LANG 4770; EDCI 4350.
Meets ESL Program Standards: II, IV, V, VI, IX
EDCI
5580 (2 units). Supervised Internship in English as a Second Language
Education.
This course requires students to work directly with second language learners
in some classroom or school based setting for at least two hours during
the school day. Supervision will consist of some on-site visitations,
on-site supervisions by ESL certified faculty, and/or electronic distance
delivery mechanisms. May be taken concurrently
with Practicum in Student Teaching for the Teacher Credential.
Meets ALL ESL Program Standards
Francisco Rios
307-766-4055
WYOESL@uwyo.edu
