Nicole Tracy-Ventura

Supervised teaching of beginning through advanced English as a second language courses.

Expository composition with emphasis on technique and style through intensive and extensive readings.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1123 or ENGL 1313.

Specialized readings and independent study.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): 9 credit hours of English.

The fundamentals of expository writing with emphasis on structure, development and style.

Selective study of current topics in linguistics. May not be used for degree credit with ENGL 4080.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Principles and procedures in scholarly research.

Selected topics in teaching English as a second language; e.g. cross-cultural communication, materials preparation, bilingual education.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Designed to develop the skills and techniques needed in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Examines the theoretical issues behind the practice and methodologies and classroom techniques, including the testing of English and the selection and preparation of teaching materials.