EDUC 0587 - Linguistics and English Linguistics

Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
A systematic overview of the elements of the English language. Focus on grammatical analysis and the approaches to English grammar that are particularly relevant for language educators. Linguistic analysis of academic tasks for making sound pedagogical decisions and scaffolding instruction. M.S.Ed., TESOL students will be required to complete additional course projects to meet the rigor required for graduate level work. The projects may include individual and/or class case studies, school and/or district ESL planning, assessments for state or federal projects as well as professional development for their respective building or school district. Course projects will be aligned with course objectives and state competencies for TESOL. Projects will be determined by the course instructor with approval by the graduate school. The project outline will be submitted and approved according to state standards and indicators matrix. The project will be threaded throughout the M.S.Ed., TESOL content. All projects will be supervised by the appropriate specialist. (Pre-requisite: Graduate Office approval).