172 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities to extensive readings in Young Adult literature. This course is especially suited to in-service teachers, librarians and others who work with young people. MENG 6410 - Strategies and Methodology of Teaching ESL/Bilingual Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] This course emphasizes practical strategies and methods of teaching English as a Second Language in elementary and secondary schools. MENG 6420 - English Phonology and Syntax for ESL/Bilingual Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] This course provides the foundation for ESL/Bilingual teachers in the workings of the English language: its pronunciation and spelling systems, its word-forming strategies, and its sentence structure patterns. MENG 6450 - ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Practices Credits: (3) This course explores how to evaluate and implement assessment processes effectively for ESL/Bilingual pupils in public schools. Students will gain experience with both standardized test and authentic assessment. MENG 6510 - Seminar in Eminent Writers: Credits: (2-3) Variable Title This seminar examines significant works of and relevant criticism on an influential writer or a small group of writers. This variable emphasis course may be repeated 10 times for credit with different subject matter. MENG 6520 - Seminar in Shakespeare Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [2nd Blk] This seminar examines a range of Shakespeare's major works as well as relevant criticism. MENG 6610 - Advanced Studies in Genre Credits: (2-3) Variable Title Students will analyze primary and secondary texts about one genre or sub-genre to develop a definition and understanding of the form. This variable emphasis course may be repeated 10 times for credit with different subject matter. MENG 6710 - Variable Topics Credits: (2-3) Variable Title Topics will vary based on student interest and instructor expertise. This course may be repeated 10 times for credit with different subject matter. MENG 6821 - Teaching Developmental Reading and Writing Credits: (2) This course introduces first-time teachers to the theory and practice of teaching developmental reading and writing. Permission of instructor required to register. MENG 6822 - Teaching College Writing Credits: (2) This course introduces first-time teachers to the theory and practice of teaching college writing. Permission of instructor required to register. MENG 6823 - Teaching Practicum Credits: (l) This course supports teachers in their second semester of teaching college writing. Students will meet regularly to develop teaching strategies, enhance grading skills, resolve problems that have arisen in their classes, and plan strategies and procedures for classes they are teaching. Permission of instructor required to register. MENG 6830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) This course allows students credit for individual study with a professor, usually for further study that grows out of course work. The student and professor agree to a written contract for study which must be approved by the program director. No more than 3 credit hours of directed readings may apply toward the MA degree unless approved by the program director. This course is designed to allow students to explore in depth and/or breadth, subject matter which goes beyond the established courses in the Master's Degree Program. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours. MENG 6920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours. MENG 6940 - Masters Project Credits: (2-6) This course provides for the creation and execution of a project growing out of graduate study particularly as it applies to the workplace. Project credit may be taken in increments of 1-3 hours in any term. May be repeated twice up to 6 credits. MENG 6960 - Thesis Credits: (6) Thesis credit may be taken in increments of 1-3 hours in any term. The thesis is a capstone research and scholarly writing course for the Master's Degree Program. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog