Courses in TESOL
CO 325 Intercultural Communication 3 Cr
The study of the theory and practice of intercultural communication.
Students will study topics such as customs, language, non-verbal
communication, and time and examine how each affects encounters
between people of different cultures. Includes intercultural experiences.
Prerequisite: CO 101. Offered even-numberd Fall semesters. Fulfills
national diversity requirement.
CS 103 Instructional Media and Technology 3 Cr
This course is intended for students seeking teacher certification. Students
will develop an understanding of how the microcomputer and
other instructional technology can be used to enhance teaching. In addition,
students will create audiovisual media and incorporate audiovisual
media techniques in lesson and unit planning. No prior knowledge
of computers or other technology is assumed. Each semester.
ED 102 Foundations of Education 3 Cr
An introductory course for prospective teachers that provides a broad
intellectual structure for understanding the nature of the school as a
social institution, the teaching profession as a potential career, and
themselves as prospective teachers. Students will explore: 1) a variety of
social, political, economic, legal, and philosophical variables that have
made the American public school what it is today, 2) the connections
between historical and contemporary educational issues, and 3) the
potential impact of their own temperaments, talents, and motivations,
upon their satisfaction and effectiveness as teachers. Students will be
introduced to the conceptual framework and the portfolio assessment
process that guides teacher education at Carroll College. A twenty(20)
hour practicum experience in a public school classroom is required.
Each semester. Fulfills writing intensive requirement.
ED/PSY 229 Educational Psychology 3 Cr
A study of the psychological theories and principles that affect teaching
and learning in educational environments. The focus of this course is
on the theories and methods associated with the process of learning
as well as the application of this knowledge in a variety of classroom
environments. Prerequisite: PSY 105 or PSY 227 or PSY 228. Each
semester.
ED 309 Teaching in the Secondary School 3 Cr
This course considers classroom planning, lesson presentation skills,
classroom management strategies, and instructional equipment and
materials. Twenty hours of exploratory in a public school classroom
will be required. Students having had previous public school observations
at the fifth or sixth grade level will be assigned observations in
the seventh through 12th grade level. Students with no fifth or sixth
grade observation must complete their observation at the fifth or
sixth grade level. Prerequisites: ED/PSY 229 and admission to the
Department of Education: Health, Physical, and Teacher or TESOL
program. Fall semester.
ED 309 Teaching in the Secondary School 3 Cr
This course considers classroom planning, lesson presentation skills,
classroom management strategies, and instructional equipment and
materials. Twenty hours of exploratory in a public school classroom
will be required. Students having had previous public school observations
at the fifth or sixth grade level will be assigned observations in
the seventh through 12th grade level. Students with no fifth or sixth
grade observation must complete their observation at the fifth or
sixth grade level. Prerequisites: ED/PSY 229 and admission to the
Department of Education: Health, Physical, and Teacher or TESOL
program. Fall semester.
ENLE 332 English Grammar 3 Cr
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the
emphasized. Three lectures per week plus two hour seminar. Preemio
of traditional grammar, it also focuses on both structural and
transformational grammar. Topics include parts of the simple
sentence, word classes, the structure of phrases and clauses, sentence
types, aspect, mood, voice and style as well as the strengths
and weaknesses of particular kinds of grammatical description.
Prerequisite: ENWR 102 and ENLE 200. The ENLE 200
prerequisite is waived for TESOL majors of junior and senior
status. Fall semester, even-numbered years.
ENLE 333 Introduction to the English Language 3 Cr
The study of the origins, development and linguistic structures of
Indo-European languages as cultural phenomena. Special attention is
devoted to the linguistic, semantic and cultural history of the English
language as it has evolved from an obscure Germanic tongue to a prominent
world language. Topics include the design features of language,
linguistic variation, phonology, morphology, syntax, lexis, semantics,
pragmatics, and the major historical forms of English. Prerequisite:
ENWR 102 and ENLE 200. ENLE 332 is strongly recommended.
The ENLE 200 prerequisite is waived for TESOL majors of junior and
senior status. Spring semester.
LL 220 Introduction to Linguistics 3 Cr
An introductory course in the basic concepts and methodology of
linguistics (phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics,
pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics). May be used for
National Diversity or Global Diversity requirement.
PSY 105 General Psychology 3 Cr
An introduction to the principles of behavior through an analysis of
the explanatory concepts, research methodologies, and contemporary
issues in psychology. This is a survey course and is team-taught, thus
exposing students to all areas of expertise within the Department.
Each semester.
PSY 203 Developmental Psychology 3 Cr
An examination of the human life cycle with a focus on the behavioral
processes and major influences unique to each stage of development.
Prerequisite: PSY 105. Each semester.
TESL 391 TESOL Methods and Applications 3 Cr
Listening and Speaking
The course provides students with analysis and applications of TESOL
methods. Students will develop their own methods in preparation for
teaching both listening and speaking skills. Students’ methods will be
integrated within the framework of a syllabus that includes instructional
activities examined in class. Fall semester; odd-numbered years.
Fulfills Global Diversity requirement.
TESL 392 TESOL Methods and Applications 3 Cr
Reading and Writing
The course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding
of TESOL methods and techniques. Students develop their own
methods and materials for teaching TESOL techniques to cross-cultural
students. Spring semester. Fulfills Global Diversity and Writing
Intensive requirement.
TESL 430 TESOL Practicum 4-6 Cr
A practical learning experience designed to meet the learning goals of each
student. Objectives in each student’s area must be defined in cooperation
with the program director. Students develop their TESOL methods by
teaching cross-cultural students in monitored situations. The practicum
should be completed during the senior year. Prerequisite: ED 309 and
either TESL 391 or TESL 392. Each semester.