LING 210 Introduction to Linguistics

• Introduction to the study of language; its structure, acquisition, history, variability, and neurological basis.

LING 260 Phonology

• Phonetics and phonemics, phonetic alphabets, application of phonological theory to teaching/learning problems, the acquisition of phonology

LING 321 English Grammars

• Historical review of syntactic theories of language, including traditional, structural, transformational, and second language pedagogical grammars. Emphasis will be on understanding the structure of English and how it can be taught in second-foreign language contexts.

LING 423 Language Acquisition

LING 496R Research Studies

• An examination of psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic aspects of second language learning and of the research background to second language education.
• Research Studies for Brigham Young University Hawaii in language acquisition and language attrition. (3 Semesters)

TESOL 240 Introduction to TESOL

• Fundamental background in teaching English to speakers of other languages, including learner variables, resources, methods and materials, and professional issues.

TESOL 377 Methods and Materials

• Survey of language–teaching trends, and approaches and methods, with emphasis on interactive, communicative approach. Evaluation and adaptation of texts and materials development are also covered. A portion of the course also focuses on the role of current technology in language teaching.

TESOL 400 Second Language Testing and Research

• Theory and techniques of measurement and evaluation in second language learning. Includes the selection, evaluation, interpretation, and preparation of language tests as well as the development of the ability to carry out fundamental statistical processes. Also introduces the basic principles of research design and methodology in TESOL and linguistics.

TESOL 427 Teaching Listening and Speaking

• Principles, procedures, and materials for teaching English listening and speaking skills to speakers of other languages.

TESOL 428 Teaching Reading

• Principles, procedures, and materials for teaching English reading skills to speakers of other languages.

TESOL 429 Teaching Writing

• Principles, procedures, and materials for teaching English writing skills to speakers of other languages.

TESOL 480 TESOL Practicum

• Supervised teaching in an English as an International Language class

TESOL 490 Senior TESOL Seminar

• Preparation and presentation (written and oral) of a senior research project.

TESOL 491 Senior TESOL Presentation

• Oral and written presentation of senior research project.

TESOL 392R Special Studies

• This is a supervised conference training program. Often TESOL convention awards.or related special studies research.

ENGL 421 History of the English Language

• Descriptive study of the language in stages of development, related to historical events.

IIS 302 Educational Media

• Audio-visual, graphics, and presentation techniques will be studied and application made of these and other media to the educational process. Skills will be acquired in the use and development of internet based teaching and learning resources.