Saint Michael's College

* = Required for K-12 Licensure & Endorsement

(R) GSL 502  English Grammar (4 cr.)
Instructor:  Elizabeth O’Dowd
Monday, 6:10-7:50pm - (meets alternate classes)
This course provides an introduction to the study of grammar, with a functional, text-based approach and with special attention to difficult areas for writers of English as a second or foreign language. A comprehensive overview of the structure of English is presented. Should be taken early in the program. This course meets the Linguistics/Language Structures requirement for PK-12 ESL Licensure/Endorsement programs.
Required for PK-12 programs.  A 20-hour, grade 7-12 grammar practicum is required for students enrolled in PK-12 programs. Partially online.  A $35 e-College lab fee will be charged.

(R) GSL 544 Teaching Reading and Writing in ESOL (4 cr.)
Instructor:  Mahmoud Arani
Thursday, 6:10pm-8:40pm, plus lab
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of current theories in teaching reading and writing to second-language learners. The course discusses the basic reading and writing skills that second-language learners need, presents a framework of methods and techniques to teach these skills, and suggests curricular assessment techniques for selecting and evaluating instructional strategies and materials.

(E)GSL 563 Content-Based Language Instruction/Englsih for Specific Purposes (2 cr.)
Instructor: Sally Cummings
Monday, 4:15pm-5:55pm
Principles and procedures for a content-based approach to teaching English for general, academic, and special purposes are presented. Topics include an overview of CBLI and ESP, text and needs analysis, materials development, and issues of assessment. A practical experience component and a course project apply the procedures of CBLI to developing a unit of classroom instruction.

(E) GSL 612 Bilingualism and Multicultural Education (3 cr.)
Instructor:  Mark Nigolian
Wednesday, 4:15pm-6:45pm - (will meet on alternate weeks)
This course explores bilingualism first as a worldwide phenomenon, including its acquisition by children and adults. It then moves to bilingual development with special reference to English learners in U.S. schools, focusing on the cognitive, political, and socio-cultural issues involved in educating them.  Finally, the course addresses issues of cross-cultural awareness, including how acculturation affects learning, the home cultures of English learners both locally and nationally, and how to reach the families and communities of young English learners. This course meets the Cultural Diversity and Program Planning requirements for PK-12 ESL Licensure/Endorsement programs.
Required for PK-12 programs. Partially online. A $35 e-College lab fee will be charged.

(R) GSL 620 Principles of Testing and Assessment in Language Teaching  (2 cr.)
Instructor:  Carolyn Duffy
Tuesday, 4:15pm-5:55pm  
This course gives teachers-in-training a basic understanding of assessment in TESOL.  The class sessions include brief input and discussion of weekly topics and review and critique of standardized assessment instruments.  Course tasks will include critique and development of test prompts and items, statistical and pedagogical analyses of test information, test review and evaluation, a course project and a final class project presentation.

(E) GSL 655 Language Learning & Assessment for Children (3 cr.)
Instructor: Kirsten Kollgaard
Tuesday, 4:15pm-6:45pm  - (will meet on alternate weeks)
This course introduces ESOL and other content area teachers to the following topics concerning school-age learners: linguistic and cognitive development, instructional methods suitable for young learners; the difference between summative and formative assessment; and the principles of assessment-drive language curriculum and instruction, including backward design. This course meets the Language Acquisition and Assessment requirement for PK-12 ESL Licensure/Endorsement programs.
Required for PK-12 ESL Licensure/Endorsement programs. Partially online. A $35 e-College lab fee will be charged.

(R) GSL 685  Practicum I: Seminar/Observation (2 cr.)
Instructor:  Sally Cummings
Wednesday, 6:10pm-7:50pm
Students may assist in an ESOL adult class to gain awareness of ELL needs, observe the connection between objectives, activities, and assessment, identify teaching techniques and strategies, create lesson plans, and teach part or whole lessons. Should be taken in the first semester. 

(R) GSL 688  Practicum II: Classroom Teaching (2 cr.)
Instructor: Daniel Evans
Tuesday, 6:10pm-7:50pm
Students serve as classroom interns in department programs, area schools, and a variety of other institutions.  Activities include classroom observation, conferences for planning and feedback, and classroom teaching. Should be taken in the final semester.