2007-09 - Graduate School - The University of Alabama

Graduate Catalog: Section 10.8.2http://graduate.ua.edu/catalog/23200.htmlDesigned to enable students to understand and synthesize current research and to develop a theoretical frameworkin the science curriculum for K–12.CIE 626 Seminar in Research in Social Studies Curriculum. Three hours.Designed to enable students to understand and synthesize current research and to develop a theoretical frameworkin social studies education for K–12.CIE 627 Second Language Literacy. Three hours.This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the major issues in research and instruction insecond language (L2) literacy (reading and writing). An emphasis in this course is on literacy as a cognitive skill. Thepsycholinguistic processes of reading and writing in a second language will be addressed.CIE 630 Curriculum for the Classroom Teacher. Three hours.This course discusses the major issues in curriculum design and implementation for the classroom teacher. Designedspecifically for doctoral-level students.CIE 638 Seminar in ESL Education. Three hours.Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.Examination and critical analysis of a wide range of perspectives from the professional literature on teaching andlearning ESL.CIE 640 Seminar in Teacher Education Processes. Three hours.The course focuses on issues, problems, trends, and research associated with undergraduate and graduate teachereducation and certification programs in Alabama , the U.S. , and the world. Designed specifically for doctoral-levelstudents.CIE 644 Teacher-Intern Supervision. Three hours.Organization and administration of student-teaching programs and methods of supervising student-teaching inschools. Designed specifically for doctoral-level students.CIE 645 Professional Continuum: Teaching and Learning Communities. Three hours.Research-based focus using theoretical frameworks to examine and analyze the professional development continuum.CIE 650 Individual/Context Variables. Three hours.This course deals with learning styles, personality factors, and social-environmental issues that affect curriculum andinstruction. Theoretical and practical aspects are covered. Designed specifically for doctoral-level students.CIE 656 Seminar in Foreign Language Education. Three hours.Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.Examination and critical analysis of a wide range of perspectives from the professional literature on teaching andlearning a foreign language.CIE 660 Cognitive Perspectives on Teaching and Learning in K–12 Classrooms. Three hours.The course focuses on systematic descriptions and analysis of major learning theories for classroom application. Theintent is to contribute education insight toward more effective teaching through cognitive processes.CIE 662 Advanced ESL Education. Three hours.Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.Designed for experienced ESL teachers, this course critically examines the professional literature and variousmethods of teaching ESL.CIE 667 Foreign Language Education. Three hours.Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.Designed for experienced language teachers, this course critically examines the professional literature and variousmethods of teaching foreign languages.CIE 670 Critical Inquiry into Curriculum and Pedagogy. Three hours.Prerequisite: Advanced standing or permission of the instructor.Examinations of different conceptualizations of curriculum and pedagogy in K–12; emphasis on critical theory andpostmodern theory and critique.CIE 676 Advanced Linguistics. Three hours.This course involves advanced investigation within general areas of applied linguistic studies such as phonology,morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse, pragmatics, writing systems, etc., and their impact on second languageacquisition.CIE 680 Seminar in Mathematics Education Research. Three hours.Designed to enable students to understand and synthesize current research and to develop a theoretical frameworkin mathematics education.