118 119 Engl 6410. Strategies and Methodology of Teaching ESL/Bilingual (3) This course emphasizes practical strategies and methods of teaching English as a Second Language in the public school systems of this country. Engl 6420. English Phonology and Syntax for ESL/Bilingual Teachers (3) This course provides the essential 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. Engl 6450. ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Practices (2) This course explores how to effectively evaluate and implement assessment processes for ESL/Bilingual pupils in public schools. Students will gain experience with both standardized tests and authentic assessment. Chair: Dr. Candadai Seshachari Director: Mark P. 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 The 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 ESL 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. ESL 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. ESL 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. ESL 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 ESL 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. ESL 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. ESL 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. ESL 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 ESL 2310. Written Communication III (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.) ESL 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. ESL 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. ESL 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 ESL 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. ESL 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. ESL 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. ESL 2440. Interactive Language Learning IV (2) While focusing on communicative language experiences, this course offers high-intermediate level conversation groups led by native speakers of English as well as other activities involving language and culture. Third Semester: LEVEL FIVE ESL 2510. Written Communication V (2) The development of longer essays in a variety of styles is emphasized along with a focus on language usage. Paraphrasing, summarizing, writing response and opinion papers as well as accessing computer information are included. Third Semester: LEVEL SIX ESL 2610. Written Communication VI (2) The writing of substantive essays on a variety of topics, paraphrasing and summarizing are further developed. Library resources are introduced. Computer use in research and communication is applied. ELECTIVE COURSES ESL 2550. Comprehensive Grammar Review (2) An in-depth review of usage and meaning of all major English verb tenses, the active and passive voice, the conditional, adjective clauses, and noun clauses. ESL 2650. Variable Topics for Academic Study (2) Using unadapted texts and different topics each term, this course gives students a "sheltered" approach in bridging the difficulty level between their ESL courses and mainstream academic classes. Special emphasis is given to authentic texts and classroom assignment. ESL 2750. Special Projects and Activities for Language Learning (1-3) Special projects designed to offer a variety of language and cultural experiences for the ESL student. Activities offered may include trips, special interest seminars and or workshops. See class schedule for description of current activities. DEPARTMENT FOREIGN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES Chair: Dr. Tony Spanos Location: Building 1, Room 111 Telephone Contact: Karlene Morris 801-626-6183 Professors: Larry W. Doman, Gary M. Godfrey, Robert Mondi, Tony Spanos, Leland A. Walser; Associate Professors: Robert W. Belka, Thomas J. Mathews, Jeffery D. Stokes, Wangari wa Nyatetu- Waigwa;Assistant Professors: Yumi Adachi, Craig Bergeson, Erika Daines, Cheryl Hansen, Alicia Giralt, Eva Szalay The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers courses in language, literature and culture that enable students to complete various institutional requirements. We prepare students to function effectively in a foreign language while gaining an understanding and appreciation of humanistic ideals and values. Mastery of a foreign language is the hallmark of a world citizen. A bachelor of arts degree is offered. Students may select a regular major, a teaching major or a major with a commercial emphasis in French, German or Spanish. Regular and teaching minors are offered in these three languages as well. In addition, a Japanese minor is offered, and the department participates in Asian Studies and Latin American Studies minors and in a departmental Honors Program. A language emphasis for the BIS degree requires a minimum of 18 hours, 15 of which must be upper-division course work. Courses in other languages may be offered as need and resources allow. The curriculum is based on a National Standard for measuring proficiency. Each course is designed to foster linguistic skills and to increase the students' ability to participate in the culture. Foreign Language Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts Degree The Bachelor of Arts degree will include a foreign language or ASL (American Sign Language) requirement which may be met by one of the following: 1. Documentation of a proficiency level of "Intermediate Low" or better through an examination administered by the WSU Foreign Language Department or through an examination by a recognized testing agency. 2. Completion of WSU foreign language course 2020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. 3. Completion of any upper-division WSU foreign language course with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. 4. Students for whom English is a second language may meet the B. A. foreign language requirement by verifying their proficiency in their native (non-English) language in cooperation with the Foreign Language Department and verifying their proficiency in English as a second language by either passing the ESL Exit Test or passing the ESL Special Examination. 5. Documentation of a minimum proficiency level in American Sign Language through an examination administered by the American Sign Language/Interpreting program at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). The signer must "produce and maintain American Sign Language With continuity and precision." 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