110 4530. American Literature: Civil War to 1920 (3) This course emphasizes three dominant literary movements: realism, naturalism, and premodernism. It will focus on a variety of authors representing or bridging these movements. Authors covered by include but not be limited to Mark Twain, Sarah Orne Jewett, Kate Chopin, Stephen Crane, Willa Cather, and Robert Frost. 4540. American Literature: 1920 to Present (3) This course will cover the major literary trends in contemporary American literature. It will touch upon readings and theories in modernism as well as postmodernism. Students will sample the works of twentieth-century writers, many of whom continue to write today and enrich our literary heritage. 4620. British Literature: Beginnings to 1600 (3) A survey of great works of British writers from the heroic poetry of the Beowolfbutd, through the romantic prose of Malory's Death of Arthur, to the elegant drama and vigorous sonnets of the Elizabethan masters. The works will be placed in a literary-historical context. 4630. British Literature: 1600 to 1800 (3) A review of major authors, works, and themes from Jacobean, Restoration, Augustan, and Johnsonian eras. Authors covered will include but not be limited to Donne, Dryden, Pope, Swift, and Johnson. Shakespeare and Milton, who are covered in other courses, may be treated briefly. 4640. British Literature: 1800 to 1900 (3) A survey of major movements, genres and authors in British literature, in the Romantic and Victorian eras. Topics include the rise of the industrial age, literature of empire, birth of the modern novel, evolution, communism, psychology, existentialism, and women's suffrage. 4650. British Literature: 1900 to Present (3) The course defines and explores modernity and postmodernism by analyzing thought and idea represented in novels, poems, plays, essays, criticism, and philosophy. The authors studies include not only writers from the United Kingdom but also from nations influenced by Britain. 4710. Eminent Authors (3) This course will feature a single author or several authors as designated by the class schedule of a given semester. May be taken more than once with a different selection. 4720. Chaucer (3) A study of Chaucer's best loved works, using mainly close reading to investigate selections from The Canterbury Tales and minor poems. The works will be considered in the context of theories of the Middle Ages and on the nature of love, of God, of persons, and of the universe. 4730. Shakespeare's Tragedies, Comedies & Histories (3) To give students an understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's breadth and "infinite variety," this course will emphasize representative plays from each of the three types: tragedies, comedies, and histories. This course is of particular importance to English majors and minors, especially those who plan to teach in secondary education or attend graduate school in English. 4740. Milton: Major Prose and Poetry (3) A comprehensive survey of the major prose and poetic works of John Milton, culminating in Paradise Lost and Samson Agonistes. 4750. Classical Literature (3) A survey of 3,000 years of intellectual and cultural advancement paralleled with the ascent of civilization from Crete to the Roman empire. The course explores the significance of myths in the process of literary development. 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) A continuation of English Department 2890 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes & Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. MASTER LEVEL COURSES (ENGL) 6110. Writing for Teachers (3) Designed primarily for teachers already in service, this course explores the most current research and theory concerning the teaching of writing and applies it to real problems they face in the secondary classroom. 6210. English Literature for Teachers (3) Designed primarily for teachers already in service, this course explores the most current research and theory concerning the teaching of literature and applies it to real problems they face in the secondary classroom 6310. Language and Linguistics for Teachers (3) Designed primarily for teachers already in service, this course will ex-plore the current controversies, to which will be applied the latest re-search and theories about the nature of language, and linguistics and the impact they have on language instruction in the secondary classroom. 6400. Multicultural Perspectives on Literature for Young People (3) Students will study the principles of literature for young people in combination with the theories of multi-cultural education. Designed for teachers or those preparing to teach, it will address issues connected to schools, teaching strategies and pedagogy, and the selection and evaluation of materials for diverse populations 6410. Strategies and Methodology of Teaching ESL (3) This courses emphasizes practical strategies and methods of teaching English as a Second Language in the public school systems of this country. Prerequisite: Educ 3100 or by permission of instructor. 6450. ESL Assessment: Theory, Methods, & Practice (2) Principles and practice of assessing LEP (Limited English Proficient) students in public schools—including pre-entry, classroom, and exit assessment. Prereq: Educ 4530, MEduc 6530, or consent of instructor. Ill I Weber State University Chair: Dr. Candadai Seshachari Director: Mark Peterson Location: Social Science Building, Room 380 Telephone Contact: Ada Hardenbrook 801-626-6028 Instructor Specialist: Mark P. Peterson; Instructors: Tim Conrad, Giana Curtis, Colleen Castillo, Alda Dyal-Chand, Mary Quiroz-Whisler International Student Specialist: Ada Hardenbrook ESL Tutor: Carl Critchlow I he Weber State University English as a Second Language Program provides intensive English language courses for students in the process of acquiring English as a second or additional language. The program consists of six levels of instruction (two levels per semester) and prepares students to function effectively and efficiently in mainstream academic classes where English is the language of instruction. In addition, the program familiarizes students with the American culture, the cross- cultural dynamics of the ESL classroom, and the academic atmosphere of studying at an American university. Non-native English speaking international students with no TOEFL scores or TOEFL scores below 500 are required to take the ESL Program Placement Examination upon arrival at Weber State University and to complete appropriate ESL courses. Residents, for whom English is a second language and who have no ACT scores or ACT scores in English below 17, are also required to take the ESL Placement Exam and complete appropriate ESL courses. Courses in Level One are non-credit and do not count towards graduation. Courses in Levels Two through Six are credit and count towards graduation as electives. All non-native English speaking international students, regardless of TOEFL scores, and other non- native speakers of English must complete ESL 2610 before registering for the required English Department writing courses. The program curriculum uses an integrated skills, content-based approach. The goal of the program is to prepare non-native English speaking students to read, write, and communicate effectively and efficiently for mainstream academic courses. The program also offers a language learning center for interactive language activities. ESL COURSES First Semester: LEVEL ONE 0110. Written Communication I (2) Basic sentence structures and paragraph development on familiar topics are emphasized with grammar and vocabulary enrichment. Computer word-processing is introduced. 0120. Topics in English (2) While focusing on reading and vocabulary, this course uses an integrated skills approach with non-academic topics to help beginning level students increase their English proficiency. 0130. Basic English Communication (2) For beginning learners of English needing to develop the ability to sustain basic conversations about common topics and exchanges encountered in and out of class. Course work includes introductory work in speaking, listening, and pronunciation. 0140. Interactive Language Learning I (2) While focusing on communicative language experiences, this course offers beginning level conversation groups led by native speakers of English as well as other activities involving language and culture. First Semester: LEVEL TWO 1210. Written Communication II (2) The writing of longer paragraphs with a variety of topics and methods of development is emphasized with a focus on sentence structures and vocabulary building. Computer word-processing is continued. 1220. Topics in Learning English (2) While focusing on reading and vocabulary, this course uses an integrated skills approach with semi-academic topics to help high- beginning/low-intermediate students further increase their English proficiency. 1230. Interpersonal Communication (2) For learners of English who are increasingly able to use their new language conversationally to work, study, socialize, and overcome communication breakdowns. At this level, students gain facility in sustaining a greater variety of personal and academic topics. 1240. Interactive Language Learning II (2) While focusing on communicative language experiences, this course offers high- beginning level conversation groups led by native speakers of English as well as other activities involving language and culture. Second Semester: LEVEL THREE 2310. Written Communication HI (2) The generation of papers of several paragraphs expanding one theme is emphasized with extensive focus on sentence structure, style and grammar. The uses of the computer are expanded (e-mail, etc.) 2320. Topics for Academic Purposes I (2) Focused on academic topics at an intermediate level, this course will help students increase their English proficiency and vocabulary through a content-based, integrated skills approach. Reading texts are adapted to the students' level. 2330. Academic Communication I (2) For more advanced learners of English and to develop abilities in expressing and supporting opinions, speaking about a variety of topics for an extended period of time, and understanding and participating in classroom lectures and small-group discussions. Course work includes effective note-taking and discussion strategies. 2340. Interactive Language Learning III (2) While focusing on communicative language experiences, this course offers immediate level conversation groups led by native speakers of English as well as other activities involving language and culture. Second Semester: LEVEL FOUR 2410. Written Communication IV (2) The basics of essay structure and development are emphasized with attention to style, coherence, and language usage. Computer skills for communication purposes are developed. 2420. Topics for Academic Purposes II (2) Focused on academic topics at a high-intermediate level, students increase of their English proficiency and vocabulary through a content-based, integrated skills approach. Reading texts are only slightly adapted. 2430. Academic Communication II (2) English language learners abilities to more freely understand and participate in lectures and small-group interaction. A variety of informal and formal topics will be presented at an increasingly authentic, unsimplified language level. 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