Courses:

MLAN 6100/3100: Language and Culture
Course Description:

This course explores the nature of culture and the role of cultural factors in the teaching and learning of English as an additional language in U.S. schools. This course is one of three courses that constitute the Georgia state add-on endorsement for TESOL in public schools.

Objectives:

· to explore the nature of culture and gain an understanding of how one’s own and others’ assumptions, attitudes and behaviors are shaped by culture

· to gain insight into the connections among language, culture and education

· to gain first-hand experience with crossing cultural boundaries

· to become conversant with classroom materials and techniques dealing with culture and cultural diversity

MLAN 6010/3010: Linguistics:

Course Description:

This course explores theories of language acquisition, with a focus on the nature and development of first and second language, the elements of linguistics, language varieties, and the influences on the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of English as an additional language across age levels.

This course is one of three courses that constitute the Georgia state add-on endorsement for TESOL in public schools.

Objectives:

· To gain knowledge of the nature and structure of language, including general principles and terminology of linguistics

· To learn to recognize and dispel language myths

· To develop understanding of language varieties

· To increase appreciation for the challenges that English language learners experience on all levels

· To gain knowledge of the processes of and relationships between language acquisition and language instruction and assessments in listening, speaking, reading and writing

EDUC 6022/3022: Materials and Methods:

This course focuses on SIOP training, Assessment, WIDA resources and the practical application of the issues studied in both of the MLAN courses. This course is divided into two parts: class time (online) and observation time.

For the observation hours and reflections you either participate at the site available to us during the summer or delay the completion of the course until after the fall when you complete the practicum at a school of your choice. Every summer the practicum site changes depending on availability. This summer (08) will be Lumpkin County. If you would rather complete the hours at the school you work at, you need to let us know so we can plan accordingly.

Books:

Books for the MLAN courses can be purchased on the Gainesville campus. There is no book for EDUC 5022, materials for this class will be provided by instructors.

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