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4. COURSE DESCRIPTIONSES 622.* Introduction to Linguistics. A study of the aims and methods oflinguistic science, as well as the nature and functions of language: phonology,morphology, syntax, semantics survey of historical comparative linguistics,language acquisitions, socio-linguistics and dialectology. (Also available on videofor distance learning students).ES 623. Cross-Cultural Aspects of TESOL. A course emphasizing therelationship between language, culture, and cultural awareness in the learning andteaching of English as a second language.ES 624. TESOL: Theoretical Foundations. An examination of theories of firstand second language acquisition, with an emphasis on cognitive, affective, andcultural factors in teaching English as a second language. (Also available on theInternet for distance learning students. Permission of instructor required. ContactRegistrar for further information).ES 625. * TESOL: Methods and Materials. A study of the methodologiesand materials for teaching English as a second language. Central to thecourse will be the evaluation of materials for achieving various skill levels andinstructional goals. (Also available on video for distance learning students).ES 626. Assessment and Testing in English as a Second Language. A studyof issues and methods of assessing oral and written proficiency in English as asecond language. (Available during the summer as an Internet course. Contact theRegistrar for additional information.)ES 627. * Teaching ESL Grammar. A course focusing on the content,methodology, and resources for teaching ESL (English as a Second Language)grammar, particularly communicative grammar. Students will research differentareas of grammar as well as different teaching techniques and activities designedto facilitate the acquisition of English grammar. (Also available as an Internetcourse for distance learning students. Permission of the instructor required.Contact Registrar for more information).ES 700. TESOL Practicum. Observation, case studies, and experience intutoring, instructional assistance, and/or instruction in English as a secondlanguage. Prerequisite: ES625: Methods and Materials.ES 899. Special Issues in TESOL. Advanced study of one or more topics in thefield of TESOL.ES 900. Research in TESOL. Individual research under faculty supervision in aparticular area of TESOL. (1-3 hours)63