2013-2014 Course Catalog - PDF Format - Flagler College

Courses of Instruction 223
ESL 325 – Applied Linguistics (Approved for ESOL Credit) (3)
Prerequisite: EDU 202. Current educational practice requires that teachers
of exceptional students have a fundamental understanding and appreciation of
cultural diversity. Because language is a universal cultural constituent, a basic
familiarity with linguistics is also essential. This course is designed to provide
the student with means for examining language and culture and to extend this
inquiry to education settings.
ESL 415 – ESOL Curriculum and Materials Development (3)
Prerequisite: EDU 321. The purpose of this course is to examine grade-level
curricula and materials used with English Language Learners (ELLs) and the
research-supported instructional practices that may be developed and adapted
to provide ELLs equal opportunity for achieving academic success in K-12
classrooms. 30-hour practicum required. Offered every semester.
Secondary Education* (SED)
Secondary education majors are required to complete a subject field major,
professional education courses, and the courses listed below which apply to
their major field. Content in each methods class will include instruction in
the Common Core State Standards and Florida’s Next Generation Sunshine
State Standards.
SED 363 – Principles of Content Reading (3)
Prerequisite: EDU 321. Methods of assisting the secondary school student with
reading and study techniques in various subject areas. Required of all Secondary
Education majors. 20-hour practicum required. Offered fall semesters.
SED 364 – Methods of Teaching English (3)
Prerequisite: EDU 321. (Restricted to Secondary Education - English
majors only). A survey of the methods of teaching language arts in grades 6-12
including historical surveys of literature and literary types with special emphasis
on teaching techniques, and working with LEP students. 30-hour practicum
required. Offered spring semesters.
SED 365 – Methods of Teaching Social Science (3)
Prerequisite: EDU 321. (Restricted to Secondary Education - Social Science
majors only). An overview of the social sciences including methods of presenting
concepts and relationships in junior and senior high school with particular
emphasis on history, political science, sociology, geography, and economics. 40-
hour practicum required. Offered spring semesters.