DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH STUDIES

MASTER of ARTS in TEACHING ENGLISH to SPEAKERS of OTHER LANGUAGES (MATESOL)

ADMISSION:

CATPrerequisite: CPE or the ESC

1. Regular Degree Applicants – An applicant with a Bachelor degree from a State-approved or regionally or nationally accredited institution.
2. Transfer Applicants- Applicants who have earned units from an  MATESOL program from a state-approved or regionally or nationally accredited institution may transfer up to six (6) semester units to Irvine University College of Liberal Arts subject to evaluation of grades and courses.

(MATESOL) – PROGRAM (30 units):

(MATESOL) – GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

Students must complete prescribed units with a cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 or higher. Students must apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.

(MATESOL) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

ENG 400 Phonology (3 units)

This is an advanced course dealing with the physical and cognitive description of language sound structure. It covers speech production, the analysis of acoustic recordings, and the principles by which syllable structure, stress, and sequential constraints govern the possible forms of words.

ENG 401 Morphology (3 units)

This course is a thorough study of word structures and processes, with problem-solving experience in the analysis of English and other languages.

ENG 402 Linguistic Analysis (3 units)

This course is an analysis of the fundamental theories of linguistics and the debates of current lingual research.

ENG 500 Second Language Acquisition (3 units)

This course provides an overview of second language acquisition; traces source and development of major trends and issues in teaching English; illustrates in practical ways how ESL/EFL teachers can incorporate these ideas in their own teaching practice. Throughout, the course links the socio-cognitive foundations of second language acquisition and their  application as relevant, realistic, and effective pedagogic practices.

ENG 505 Grammar (3 units)

This course provides a brief introduction to the history of the English language and English grammar. It also provides a more substantial introduction to the grammar of contemporary English and the teaching of grammar for teachers of English as a second or foreign language.

ENG 510 Current Issues in TESOL / Language Teaching (3 units)

This course is the introduction to current theory, approaches and materials for teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing; provides a framework for developing teaching and classroom management techniques for oral skills and listening.  This course covers theory and research; provides analysis of approaches, and instruction and practice in the teaching and learning of second-language reading and writing.

ENG 515 Language Learning (3 units)

A study of psycholinguistic, sociolinguistic, neurolinguistic, and other approaches to understanding how people develop skill in a second language.

ENG 520 History of English (3 units)

Examines Anglo-Saxon, Middle and modern forms of English in historical development and individual language systems.  Includes phonology, morphology, syntax and some of the relationships of each language stage to literary expression during its era.

ENG 525 Socio-linguistics (3 units)

This course focuses on differences between language, the functions, forms and social contexts in and out of school, the effects of dialect and culture differences on the acquisition of literacy, and the interactions learners in cross-cultural settings.

ENG 600 Practicum (3 units)

The TESOL Practicum is a two—part program that enables students to gain real experience as a teacher. It includes a 4-week classroom observation assignment with a participating agency. For the last two weeks of the program, students will construct a classroom lesson that incorporates theories and the different disciples of teaching technique learned in the classroom as well as from textbooks and assignments. The second part of the program requires students to write a 5-page, double-spaced reflection paper of the different teaching techniques observed in the classrooms.  The paper shall include what students learned, what they feel they could be improved and what elements should be incorporated to produce an alternative learning experience.  Lastly, students will demonstrate what they have learned in the classroom, textbooks and assignments in an actual classroom with a designated agency. The classroom teaching experience can be executed individually or in a team-teach format.

This course can also be satisfied by preparing a research Thesis approved by a faculty adviser.

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CERTIFICATE of TEACHING ENGLISH to SPEAKERS of OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)

The Department of English Studies, under the College of Liberal Arts has adopted an internationally recognized program in English instruction pedagogy. It is recognized for its innovative methodology of English pedagogy with proven success at English instructional schools around the world.

English Studies Certificate Programs Description:

The Department of English Studies Certificate programs provide instruction to speakers of foreign languages to learn English fundamentals. Instruction will prepare students to learn English so that they may apply it in business, law, or Liberal Arts.

English Studies Certificate Programs – Admission Requirements:

1. Regular Degree Applicants – An Applicant with a Bachelor degree from a State-approved or regionally or nationally accredited institution
2. Transfer Applicants - Applicants who have earned units from a graduate program in a related field from a state-approved or regionally or nationally accredited institution may transfer up to six (6) semester units to Irvine University College of Liberal Arts subject to evaluation of grades and courses.

English Studies Certificate Programs – Graduation Requirements:

Students must complete thirty (30) prescribed units between Irvine University’s prescribed curriculum and transferred units with a cumulative G.P.A of 2.0 or higher.  Students must apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.

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CERTIFICATE of PROFICIENCY in ENGLISH (CPE)

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CERTIFICATE of EFFECTIVE SPEECH COMMUNICATION (ESC)

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CERTIFICATE of AMERICAN BUSINESS ENGLISH (ABE)

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CERTIFICATE of APPLIED LINGUISTICS (CAL)

ENGLISH STUDIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS – COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

ENG 100 American English Structure (4 units)

The course examines the syntactical, phonological and morphological systems of modern American English with particular attention to areas most relevant to teachers of English as a second or foreign language.

ENG 110 American English Speech Pathology (4 units)
This course studies the etiology and nature of developmental and acquired communication disorders across the lifespan.

ENG 120 Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (4 units)
This course is designed to improve proficiency in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical reading skills.

ENG 130 Structured Listening Techniques (4 units)

This course aims to systematically develop the skills involved in effective listening.

ENG 140 The Six Diagrams in English Structure (4 units)
This course studies English structure in 6 diagrams that analyzes all aspects of the English. The course explains the structure as a whole and gives the student a deeper understanding of the English language.

ENG 150 English Writing Proficiency (4 units)

This course will focus on the skills that international students need to undertake successful research writing in English.

ENG 160 Movie Dramatization (2 units)

This course further develops oral comprehension and fluency as well as written communication at an intermediate level in English through culturally relevant materials.

ENG 170 Public Speaking (2 units)

This course will focus on integrating service learning into the public speaking course.

ENG 180 American Business Terminology and Conversation (4 units)

This course covers understanding the basics of the communicating process listening actively; listening with a purpose.

ENG 190 Effective Techniques for Successful Negotiation (4 units)

This course focuses on the essential skills and stages involved, giving delegates the confidence to enter into negotiation.

ENG 200 Fundamentals and Principles of Marketing (4 units)

This course is an introduction to marketing fundamentals.

ENG 210 Psychology of Language (6 units)

Psychology of Language (6 units) Psychological and linguistic processes involved in language related activities, like speaking, listening, reading and writing.

ENG 240 Modern Methods of Teaching English (4 units)
This course is an introduction to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages.