688-301 APPROACHES TO
TEACHING ESL TO ADULTS 3 cr
Approaches to Teaching ESL provides
students with a foundation in pedagogical
principles of teaching English to speakers
of other languages. Students will learn
approaches and techniques for teaching
listening, speaking, reading and writing to
ESL learners of different ages, learning
English in a variety of settings. This course
satisfies partial requirements for licensure
in the State of Wisconsin.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102 and 680-281.
688-320/520 THE SPOKEN
LANGUAGE AND DISCOURSE ANALYSIS 3 cr
In The Spoken Language & Discourse
Analysis, students will develop working
knowledge of contemporary issues in the
teaching of oral communication (speaking
and listening skills) to learners of ESL.
Linguistic principles studied are also
pertinent for those teaching foreign
languages.
Prereq: 680-101 and 680-102 or
680-161 and 680-162 and 680-281 or
special permission from the instructor.
688-401 ADULT ESL CURRICULA
AND MATERIALS 3 cr
ESL Curricula and Materials will provide
students with the background to develop
or select appropriate curricula and to
design materials which enhance language
learning. The approach to curricular design
and materials development is one that is
learner centered.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102, 680-281 and
688-301.
688-493 APPLIED STUDY IN ESL
1-6 cr
Applied Study in ESL is a 1-6 variable
credit course for students minoring in
TESL. Students would enroll for at least 2
credits. Through working with English
language learners with a variety of
backgrounds, such as: UW-Whitewater
international students enrolled in 680-161
or 680-162, employees of local
businesses, parents of children in the
Whitewater schools, or other appropriate
groups, students will put to practical use
the teaching skills they have developed
through other courses in the minor.
Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in
minor.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102, 680-281 and
688-301.
688-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES 1-3
cr
Repeatable.
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