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SLS Course Descriptions
Fall 2014
600-‐ through 700-‐level
SLS 600 (1). Introduction to Second Language Studies (ONLINE). Hudson
This course introduces students to second language studies, as represented in the MA in SLS program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, and to the field(s) of applied linguistics more generally. This course also serves as an introduction to the kinds of work that will be expected of students as they progress through the MA in SLS program.
Students will become familiar with the following:
1. The scope of second language studies/applied linguistics, including central issues and problems, key concepts and terminology, and work done by applied linguists in society
2. Professional issues and expectations for second/foreign language educators
3. The major domains of second language studies as they are addressed specifically by the
UH SLS
4. A wide variety of research approaches employed by applied linguists
The course will be online. There will be extensive online discussion group activity.
SLS Course Descriptions
Fall 2014
600-‐ through 700-‐level
SLS 610 (1). Teaching Second Languages. Hudson
This course provides a survey of current theory, research and practice in the major components of second and foreign language pedagogy and teaching programs. These components include needs and means analysis, syllabus and curriculum design, materials writing, methodology and pedagogy, skills and skills integration, student assessment, and program evaluation.
Consideration will also be given to the changing social, economic, and political roles of language teaching and the profession in the world today. Both theoretical and practical dimensions of classroom teaching will be treated.
By the end of the course, the students will have an understanding of the following:
1. Current theory, research and practice in second/foreign language
Fall 2014
600-‐ through 700-‐level
SLS 600 (1). Introduction to Second Language Studies (ONLINE). Hudson
This course introduces students to second language studies, as represented in the MA in SLS program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, and to the field(s) of applied linguistics more generally. This course also serves as an introduction to the kinds of work that will be expected of students as they progress through the MA in SLS program.
Students will become familiar with the following:
1. The scope of second language studies/applied linguistics, including central issues and problems, key concepts and terminology, and work done by applied linguists in society
2. Professional issues and expectations for second/foreign language educators
3. The major domains of second language studies as they are addressed specifically by the
UH SLS
4. A wide variety of research approaches employed by applied linguists
The course will be online. There will be extensive online discussion group activity.
SLS Course Descriptions
Fall 2014
600-‐ through 700-‐level
SLS 610 (1). Teaching Second Languages. Hudson
This course provides a survey of current theory, research and practice in the major components of second and foreign language pedagogy and teaching programs. These components include needs and means analysis, syllabus and curriculum design, materials writing, methodology and pedagogy, skills and skills integration, student assessment, and program evaluation.
Consideration will also be given to the changing social, economic, and political roles of language teaching and the profession in the world today. Both theoretical and practical dimensions of classroom teaching will be treated.
By the end of the course, the students will have an understanding of the following:
1. Current theory, research and practice in second/foreign language