Saint Michael's College

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Summer 2009

The courses listed below are either a Required Course (R) or an Elective Course (E) for the degree program. 

Click on the Course Code to see the full course description. If you have questions, please contact the academic advisor, Dr. Susan Jenkins, sjenkins@smcvt.edu, 802.654.2801, or the Program Assistant, Deni Bergne, dbergne@smcvt.edu, 802.654.2684.

Course Key: (R)=Required (E)=Elective

(R)GSL 500 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (4 cr.)
Instructor: John Halliwell
Monday -Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (June 22-July 31)
Saint Edmunds Hall 106
This course provides an overview of topics and issues in language and linguistics. It covers basic concepts and terminology in the major areas of phonology and phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, psychology of language, and language acquisition. This course should be taken early in the program.

(R)GSL 502 English Grammar (4 cr.)
Instructor:  John Halliwell
Monday -Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. (June 22-July 31)
Saint Edmund's Hall 106
This course provides an introduction to various approaches to the study of grammar, with special attention to areas of difficulty for learners of English as a second or foreign language. A comprehensive overview of the structure of English is presented. This course should be taken early in the program.
 
(R)GSL 506 Master’s Seminar (2 cr.)
Instructor: Robert Fox
Monday, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (June 22-July 31)
Saint Edmund's Hall 106
This course is required of all students. It develops skills for success in the genre and practice of presentation, writing for academic purposes, and critical analysis. Course content for readings, written work, and oral presentations is specifically focused on linguistics and language teaching contexts. This course should be taken in the first semester. 
 
(E)GSL 520 Computer Assisted Language Learning (4 cr.)
Instructor: Christine Bauer-Ramazani
Online (May 18-June 19)
Participants learn how to incorporate computer technology into lessons that enhance the skills of English language learners (K-12, adult) through project-based activities, including newsletters, animated slide shows, Internet resources, interactive Web spaces, software, concordancing, and WebQuests.  Participants review current research and discuss the effectiveness of technological media through peer reviews and critical evaluation of web sites and software.  Prerequisite:  Familiarity with the Windows operating system (Win 98, or higher) file management, Internet navigation, e-mail, and word-processing. Course meets requirement for ESL licensure.  A $100 e-College lab fee will be charged.  Cross listed with GED 565.

(R)GSL 542 Theory and Method in Second Language Teaching (4 cr.)
Instructor:  Mahmoud Arani
Monday -Thursday, 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. (June 22- July 31)
This course addresses the most current theories of first and second language acquisition across different age and developmental levels as well as across diverse cultural groupings.  Content covers: effects of age, attitude, human learning styles, personality, socio-cultural factors, affective factors, and first language on learning a second language, needs of the learner, the role of the teacher and the application of methodology in developing communicative competence in a second language.
 
(R)GSL 543 Teaching of Oral Skills in ESOL and English Phonology (4 cr.)
Instructor: Lauren Hoyt
Monday –Thursday, 7:45 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. (June 22- July 31)
Jeanmarie Hall 389
Relevant theoretical issues as well as demonstration and discussion of materials and techniques for teaching the skills of listening, speaking, and pronunciation to all levels and all ages in various environments are the foci of this course. 
 
(R)GSL 544 Teaching Reading and Writing in ESOL (4 cr.)
Instructor: Mahmoud Arani
Monday - Thursday, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (June 22-July 31)
Saint Edmunds Hall 106
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.

(R)GSL 620 Principles of Testing and Assessment in Language Teaching  (2 cr.)
Instructor: Carolyn Duffy
Online (June 22-July 31)
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. A $100 c-College lab fee will be charged.

(E)GSL 655 Language Learning & Assessment for Children  (3 cr.)
Instructor: Lauren Hoyt
Monday-Thursday,  5:30p.m.-7:00 p.m. (June 22-July 31)
Jeanmarie Hall 364
This course introduces ESOL and other content area teachers to the following topics concerning school-age language learners: linguistic and cognitive development, instructional and assessment methods, the integration of language and content, materials adaptation, and curriculum development. Special emphasis is given to children’s literacy and linguistic needs in public school ESOL classrooms. Required for the K-12 ESL Licensure Program. 
 
(R)GSL 685 Practicum I: Seminar/Observation  (2 cr.)
Instructor:  Polly Howlett
Monday, Wednesday,  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.   (June 22-July 31)
Jeanmarie Hall 389
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:  Sheena Macpherson
Tuesday, 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. (June 22-July 31)
Saint Edmunds Hall 106
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. To be taken in the student's final semester. 

(E)GSL 689 Special Topics: Using Feature Films in the Second Language Classroom (2 cr.)
Instructor: Patricia Hoffmann, (July 31-August 7)
Friday July 31, 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Monday-Thursday, 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. and 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m
Friday August 7, 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Saint Edmunds Hall 106
In this class students will learn to use the rich authentic material of movies to support a variety of objectives in the second language classroom. We will cover criteria for movie selection, evaluation of scenes for activities, lesson design with attention to the multilevel setting, and a sample of activities in all skill areas. Students will complete and present a project which demonstrates their ability to select a scene and develop a lesson plan with clear objectives and assessments.

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PROGRAMS IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

Saint Michael's offers the following programs in TESOL:
a 36-credit Master of Arts in Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages;
a 49-credit MATESL with ESL K-12 Teacher License/Endorsement Program;
a post-bachelor's, 24 credit Graduate TESOL Certificate; and,
an intensive, six-week non-credit training Diploma Program.

The TESOL programs are designed for both prospective and experienced teachers. For the prospective TESOL teacher, they provide foundations in TESOL as well as a more rounded view of the field. For the teacher who has taught ESL, they provide an opportunity for the upgrading of skills and the enriching of educational and cultural backgrounds.

For questions, contact Deni Bergne dbergne@smcvt.edu, 802.654.2684 in the Applied Linguistics/MATESOL Department.