English Department(ENG) 

ENG101Introduction to Educational Linguistics (3) An introduction to scientific study of language with special emphasis on the current linguistic trends and foundations for further study in linguistics and methodology of language teaching.

ENG102English Composition (3) The purpose of this course is to help improve writing skills and gain firsthand experience with the most innovative strategies for teaching writing. Engage in a wide range of writing tasks: narrative essays, memoir writings, creative writing, lesson plans, and reading journal entries.

ENG201Intercultural Communication (3) An introduction to human speech communication. Scientific study of communication models, verbal and nonverbal message system, and intercultural communication is introduced with the emphasis of language teaching.

ENG202Phonetics (3) Phonetics of a variety of languages and phonetic phenomena that occur in languages of the world. Extensive practice in perception and production of such phenomena. 

ENG203Practical Phonetics (3) Focuses on extensive practice in production, perception, and transcription of sounds from a wide range of languages.

ENG204English Grammar (3) Explores the complexities of spelling and word formation, grammatical structure, and semantic relations in English. Various approaches to grammatical analysis are covered, but the emphasis is on developing the practical foundations necessary for effective teaching, rather than on theoretical models. 

ENG301English Composition (3) The development of expository and argumentative writing skills through the processes of effective reading, clear thinking, organization, and expression, with appropriate emphasis on criticism and research.

ENG302Pronunciation (3) An introduction to the formal analysis of phonetics and phonology, followed by techniques for incorporating this knowledge into practical classroom instruction. Special emphasis is on problem-solving strategies with respect to data, and on effective, low-cost techniques for instruction. 

ENG303English Reading & Writing (3) Introduction to theories of how we read and write as well as the instruction of these skills. The major focus is on practical approaches to teaching reading and writing skills to varied student populations, including children in public schools, young adults in pre-academic learning environments, and literacy-challenged adults education programs.

ENG304Speaking & Listening (3) Examines content and methodology in teaching TESOL listening, speaking and pronunciation to diverse groups of students. Students are expected to investigate different techniques, analyze them, and research one area.

ENG305Syllabus Design & Materials Development (3) An introduction to principles of ESL/EFL curriculum development with an emphasis on creating course objectives and then translating them into syllabus design. Students will analyze actual English language teaching curricula programs and then design a curriculum themselves for a course based on specifications provided by the instructor.
 
ENG306Cultural Issues in Language Teaching (3) This course addresses prospective language teachers' need to understand the effect of various cultural values on language learning and teaching and to develop techniques that will enhance their students' learning.

ENG311Children's Literature for Teaching (3) A course designed to survey the various genre of children's literature with an emphasis on appropriate selections to be used in the elementary school based upon age groups and individual needs. 

ENG312History of English (3) A survey of English history from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present for better understanding to the present English in the world.

ENG313Creative Writing (3) An introductory course in the history and practice of writing poetry and short fiction, along with reading of exemplary works of modern poetry and fiction.

ENG314Current English (3) A survey of current English writings with an emphasis on the language teaching.

ENG401Theory and Practice of Teaching English as a Second Language-I (3) This course focuses on evaluation and development of lesson plans and teaching materials designed to teach grammar, language functions, speaking, and reading, listening, and writing skills within a communicative approaches. 

ENG402Theory and Practice of Teaching English as a Second Language-II (3) This course provides guidelines for teachers who want to develop materials and tests appropriate for the integration of academic content with English language skills for non-native speakers of English. 

ENG403Teaching English for Specific Purpose (3) A survey of the development of the field and its current scope with an emphasis on a needs-oriented, learner-centered approach. Issues of authenticity in materials design and effective ways to present the language used in highly-specialized contexts. Group projects include a needs analysis from which students determine curriculum goals and objectives and design appropriate course materials.

ENG404Second Language Acquisition (3) Examines second language development from psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives. Attention is given to the impact of learner's age, native language, and language environment on the learning process.

ENG405Testing English Proficiency (3) Examines the role of testing; surveys types of tests; discusses the criteria of a good test; analyzes tasks that variously require listening, speaking, reading, writing and communicative competence; and provides practice in evaluating and constructing test items.

ENG406Technology in the Language Classroom (3) This course is intended to familiarize students with the varied uses of technology in the second language classroom. The main focus of the course will be how technology enhances and encourages communicative practices and student-centered learning.

ENG411The Expressive Arts and Language (3) A survey of English and American poetry that can be used for English teaching. Develops better ways to utilize poems for English teaching.

ENG412American Culture (3) This course surveys a number of issues related to the culture and character of the people of the United States. Stress will be placed on a contemporary view of the U.S. although, inevitably, these issues will frequently be seen from an historical perspective.

ENG413Survey of Applied Linguistics (3) Intensive readings on selected topics relevant to the acquisition of second languages, sociolinguistics, bilingualism, testing, and research directions.