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APLNG 083S
(GS;US;IL)
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
( 3)
Introduction to the application of theories of language to cognition, culture,
gender, society, and second language acquisition.
APLNG 297
SPECIAL TOPICS
( 1 - 9)
APLNG 410
TEACHING AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION
( 3)
Study and application of principles of North American English phonetics and
theories of teaching pronunciation.
APLNG 412
TEACHING SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING
( 3)
This course provides opportunities for exploring various perspectives on
theory, research, and pedagogial applications in second language writing.
APLNG 482Y
(IL)
INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED LINGUISTICS
( 3)
Application of theories of language to psycholinguistics, philosophy of
language, anthropological linguistics, sociolinguistics, bi/multilingualism,
second language acquisition and teaching.
APLNG 484
DISCOURSE-FUNCTIONAL GRAMMAR
( 3)
Develop a working knowledge of the structure of English and apply such
knowledge to research and/or classroom situations.
APLNG 491
THEORY: SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
( 3)
An investigation into current issues in the theoretical bases of second
language acquisition.
APLNG 493
(IL)
TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
( 3)
Theory, research, and pedagogy that focus on the teaching of English to
speakers of other languages in varied contexts.
APLNG 496
INDEPENDENT STUDIES
( 1 -18)
APLNG 497
SPECIAL TOPICS
( 1 - 9)
APLNG 510
HEALTH AND AGING IN MULTILINGUAL CONTEXTS
( 3)
This course focuses on anthropological approaches to health and aging in
multilingual contexts.
APLNG 511
APPLIED LINGUISTICS AND HEALTH SCIENCES
( 3)
A theoretical and practical introduction to concepts and methods associated
with multilingualism and health care services and research.
APLNG 512
LANGUAGE AND ADULT LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT
( 3)
The effects of adult cognitive development and decline on the production and
comprehension of language in mono- and multilinguals.
APLNG 570
SECOND LANGUAGE READING
( 3)
Theoretical and practical introduction to concepts, methods and practices of
research and instruction of second language reading development.
APLNG 571
'FOREIGN' LANGUAGE MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT
( 3)
This course focuses on the development and critical analysis of 'foreign'
language teaching materials in applied linguistics and language learning.
APLNG 572
COMMUNICATION IN SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS
( 3)
The study of communication in second language classrooms.
APLNG 573
COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING
( 3)
Cognitive, linguistic, and sociocultural foundations of communicative
language teaching (CLT) as reflected in current international language
teaching policies/practices.
APLNG 575
LANGUAGE IDEOLOGY
( 3)
This course is designed to offer a range of perspectives on language ideology
as an analytical construct.
APLNG 576
LANGUAGE SOCIALIZATION ACROSS HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY CONTEXTS
( 3)
A survey of research on language socialization from a variety of
sociocultural groups across a range of sociolinguistic contexts.
APLNG 580
PROSEMINAR IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
( 1)
This team-taught seminar introduces PhD students to the scholarly areas and
research perspectives in Applied Linguistics represented by department
faculty.
APLNG 581
(CAS)
DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
( 3)
Overview of theories and approaches to the analysis of spoken and/or written
discourse.
APLNG 583
METHODS OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
( 3)
Introduces methodology for selecting, developing, applying, and analyzing
tests and questionnaires for research and evaluation in communication and
language education.
APLNG 584
SOCIOCULTURAL THEORY AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING
( 3)
The course is an introduction to research on second language learning from a
sociocultural theoretic perspective.
APLNG 586
ANALYZING CLASSROOM DISCOURSE
( 3)
A theoretical and practical introduction to concepts and methods associated
with the analysis of classroom discourse.
APLNG 588
COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING: THEORY, METHODS, AND MATERIALS DEV
ELOPMENT
( 3)
Using computer and multimedia technologies to support materials development
and second language acquisition research.
APLNG 589
(CMLIT;FR;GER)
TECHNOLOGY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: AN OVERVIEW
( 3)
Approaches to the uses and research applications of multimedia and other
educational technologies applied to the teaching of foreign languages.
(also crosslisted with SPAN 589)
APLNG 591
SEMINAR IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
( 3)
Seminar in second language acquisition by second/foreign language learners and
implications for language pedagogy and assessment.
APLNG 592
INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
( 3)
This course offers an introduction to qualitative research methods in
applied linguistics.
APLNG 593
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
( 3)
Standard methodologies for planning, conducting, interpreting, and reporting
research in Applied Linguistics.
APLNG 593
EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ON LANGUAGE
( 3)
Effective Date: SP2009
Standard methodologies for planning, conducting, interpreting, and reporting
research in Applied Linguistics.
APLNG 595
INTERNSHIP
( 1 -18)
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences,
practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Prerequisite:
prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
APLNG 596
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
( 1 - 9)
Creative projects, including nonthesis research, that are supervised on an
individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
APLNG 597
SPECIAL TOPICS
( 1 - 9)
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