Topics Seminar in TESL Theory and Practice
General
Prefix
ENGL
Course Number
669
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Critical review of research in TESL and language acquisition. Sample topics: first and second language acquisition, language assessment, error analysis, discourse analysis, and TESL methods and materials. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of instructor and graduate adviser.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
Yes
Number Of Repeats
4
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Identify, describe, and analyze research in TESL, or language acquisition with a focus on a specific topic.
Outcome
Identify, describe, and explain key factors that contribute to the specific topic.
Outcome
Identify, describe, and explain the steps necessary to apply the implications of the specific topic.
Outcome
Identify, describe, and explain the factors that foster or hinder the application of the specific topic.
Outcome
Assess the feasibility and the cost-benefit analysis of the course of action necessary to affect change as it relates to the topic of the course.