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251 │COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018│ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LNG 5040
Teaching Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
This course explores alternative methods and techniques for teaching listening, speaking, and pronunciation to English Language
Learners (ELLs) at various levels of Second Language Acquisition (SLA). It includes theoretical foundations, and students will design
their own lesson plans that are contextually applicable in a variety of instructional settings. (3)
LNG 5041
Introduction to Language Learning
This is an introductory course in language learning, designed primarily for missionaries. Using the Brewsters’ LAMP method (Language
Acquisition Made Practical), the course involves building skills needed to create a personalized, non-classroom based language-
learning program. Also included are strategies for traditional classroom-based programs and specific training in articulatory phonetics.
Because of the essential field work component, this course is not available for audit. (3)
LNG 5045
Teaching Reading, Writing, and Grammar
This course explores alternative methods and techniques for teaching reading, writing, and grammar to K-12 and adult English
Language Learners (ELLs) at various levels of proficiency. It also examines the principles and processes of ESOL reading and writing,
as well as pedagogical theories and relevant materials for ELLs. Students will design their own lesson plans that are contextually
applicable in a variety of instructional settings. (3)
LNG 5046
Principles of Language Learning
This course will train you in effective principles of language learning emphasizing Learning Acquisition Made Practical (LAMP), Total
Physical Response (TPR), and phonetics. The goal is to provide you with the knowledge needed to learn a new language in any
context. (3)
LNG 5710
Theoretical Foundations of Language Teaching
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of English language teaching. It examines the theories and practices of
language teaching and learning in general, and English language teaching and learning in particular, focusing on research-based
practices and strategies for teaching K-12 as well as adult English language learners. Students will also learn the principles of curriculum
development and assessment for language programs. (3)
LNG 5720
Linguistics I: Phonetics, Phonology and Morphology
This course is a survey of phonetics (the study of speech sounds), phonology (the sound systems of individual languages), and
morphology (the origin and structure of words). The approach is practical, emphasizing problem-solving and proving the skills needed
for analyzing the structure of English and other languages. (3)
LNG 5730
Linguistics II: Semantics, Pragmatics and Sociolinguistics
This course is a survey of semantics (how words and sentences make meaning), pragmatics (language in its context), and
sociolinguistics (language in society). The approach is practical, emphasizing problem-solving and providing the skills needed for
analyzing the structure of English and other languages. (3)
LNG 6114
Introduction to Linguistics
This course is an introductory survey of some of the major areas of linguistics. It is intended to inform the student of how language
works at different levels and how those levels interact with one another. This course covers Phonetics (the study of speech sounds),
Phonology (the sound systems of individual languages), Morphology (the origin and structure of words), Semantics (how words make
meaning), Pragmatics (language in its context), Sociolinguistics (language in society), and the History of English. It does not include
Syntax since that is covered in a separate course. (3)
LNG 6655
Introduction to Syntax
This course is an introductory study of the foundational concepts of syntax. It is especially designed for the teacher of English as a
foreign language, with primary emphasis on applying syntactic theory to the study of English grammar. (3)
LNG 6656
Advanced English Grammar
This course is an advanced study of the syntax and grammar of English. It is especially designed for the teacher of English as a foreign
language, with special attention to making the various aspects of English grammar clear to English language learners (ELLs) of various
ages and proficiency levels. (3)
LNG 6905
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Practicum
This course is designed to enable TEFL students to complement their coursework with experience in the K-12 and/or adult English as
a Second Language (ESL) classroom. Students attend weekly classes, observe experienced ESL teachers, tutor non-native speakers,
write lesson plans, and teach ESL classes under the supervision of CIU faculty. These placements are designed to provide students
with opportunities to develop their teaching and ministry skills in a supportive environment. Students must receive a satisfactory grade
in this course in order to register for LNG 6939 and/or LNG 7970.
Repeatable.
(.5)
LNG 6939
K-12 Teaching English as a Foreign Language Internship
This course provides observation, participation, and extended classroom teaching in a K-12 school under the supervision of an
experienced teacher. It will help students to transform theoretical knowledge into practical application, to have an in-depth, first-hand
experience in classroom teaching and course design, to gain confidence in teaching English language and/or teaching English in
content areas, and to develop a deeper understanding of cross-cultural issues. (2)
Prerequisites: LNG 6905 and permission of
instructor