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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • GSL 606 - Curriculum and Syllabus Design (Online)

     

    This course examines curriculum and syllabus design principles for TESOL programs and applies them to the participants’ current or future teaching contexts. In weekly discussions participants analyze and critique sample documents and develop peer-reviewed elements of a curriculum in stages. These include a program and learner needs assessment, language proficiency assessment, measurable goals and outcomes, a course outline, and a lesson/unit with activities as well as performance-based assessment plans and instruments. Several webinars/chat sessions are part of instruction.

    Credits: 3 cr.

    Miscellaneous Notes:
    Competence in the MAC or Windows operating system; a headset/microphone (USB) preferred.
  

  • GSL 608 - Discourse and Error Analysis

    This course introduces students to the most current literature on discourse and error analysis.  While it begins with a discussion of the causes of errors L2 learners make at the sentence level, it focuses principally on the study of language use beyond the sentence boundary and on language in use as a process that is socially situated. As such, the main objective of this course is the analysis of linguistic forms with respect to the purposes or functions which these forms are designed to serve in human communication. Students in this course become familiar with a framework to identify, describe and explain sentence and discourse level errors.  They also learn how to use the results of their language analysis to better help L2 learners acquire a second language.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  

  • GSL 612 - Bilingualism and Multicultural Education

    This course explores bilingualism first as a worldwide phenomenon, including its acquisition by children and adults. It then moves to bilingual development in education with special reference to linguistically and culturally diverse English learners in U.S. schools, focusing on the cognitive, political, and socio-cultural issues involved in educating them.  Finally, the course addresses such multicultural topics as cross-cultural awareness; how acculturation affects learning; the home cultures of English learners both locally and nationally; and outreach connections with the families and communities of local English learners.  Partially online.

    Credits: 3 cr.

    Miscellaneous Notes:
    Required for Pre-K-12 ELL Licensure and Endorsement programs.
  

  • GSL 620 - Principles of Assessment in Language Teaching

    This course gives teachers-in-training a basic understanding of assessment in TESOL.  The class sessions include brief input and discussion of weekly topics, and review and critique of standardized and informal assessment instruments.  Course tasks will include evaluation and development of formative and summative assessments, statistical and pedagogical analyses of test information, a course project and a final class project presentation.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  

  • GSL 655 - Language Learning & Assessment for Children

    This course introduces ESOL and other content area teachers to the following topics concerning school-age learners: linguistic and cognitive development including phonological development, instructional methods suitable for young learners; the difference between summative and formative assessment; and the principles of assessment-drive language curriculum and instruction, including backward design. Partially online.

    Credits: 3 cr.

    Miscellaneous Notes:
    Required for Pre-K-12 ELL Licensure and Endorsement programs.
  

  • GSL 670 - Independent Research in TESOL

    Restricted to candidates with sufficient background for self-directed study in a specific area not covered in regular course offerings. The student must have the approval of a faculty supervisor and the MATESOL Director. The student must then develop a research proposal and complete an Independent Study form to be signed by the student and supervisor, and submitted to the Director for final approval.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  

  • GSL 684 - Orientation to Peace Corps

    Readings and discussions on selected topics vary in this course, but they center on current issues, principles, practices, and problems in second-language teaching in the Peace Corps context.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  

  • GSL 688 - Practicum II: Classroom Teaching

     

    This course practices many of the skills learned during the MATESOL program. It offers students the opportunity to reflect on their own teaching so they will be prepared to assess their self-improvement as they continue in their career. Students teach several hours in an ESOL classroom including intensive English programs at Saint Michael’s and local adult education programs.

     

    Prerequisites:
    GSL 685, 542 and at least one of the following:  GSL 543 or 544.

    Credits: 3 cr.

    Miscellaneous Notes:
    Should be taken in the student’s final semester.
  

  • GSL 690 - Thesis Research Seminar

    This course will help students to develop research questions and methodology that are based on research topics of their choice in the field of Applied Linguistics.  Students intending to write a thesis will work with their instructor and content advisor during the course to develop a research proposal and a schedule for writing the thesis in the next semester.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  

  • GSL 691 - Thesis

    The scope of the thesis may involve either literature-based research or an empirical study.  Accordingly, some or all of the following skills will be developed: framing an introduction; writing a literature review; designing an appropriate methodology; presenting, analyzing and evaluating the results; and writing a suitable conclusion.  Students will follow the required thesis format, including abstract, table of contents, and bibliography.  They will defend their thesis before their chosen committee.

    Prerequisites:
    GSL 506, 690

    Credits: 3 cr.
  

  • GSL 692 - Independent Study: Advanced Practicum

    Restricted to MATESOL candidates with at least five years full-time or eight years part-time ESOL teaching experience who have completed the majority of their course work. Students will choose an area in which to develop a classroom related project.  They will develop a proposal with a faculty supervisor.  The proposal must be approved by the MATESOL Director.

    Credits: 3 cr.
 

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