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TESOL/Intercultural Studies Courses at Wheaton College Graduate School

M.A. REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL COURSES

• INTR 562. Foundations of Intercultural Communication . Foundational principles of intercultural communication from the fields of social psychology, cultural anthropology and communication theory. (2)
• INTR 573.  Qualitative Research for Second Language Educators. The rationale and methodology of qualitative research in cross-cultural contexts. Special focus on the application of qualitative methods to a specific language teaching context through field research projects. (2 or 4)
• INTR 611. Theoretical Foundations of TESOL Methodology . Survey of theory and research relevant to the teaching and learning of English as a second/foreign language. Emphasis on practical applications from linguistics, psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. (INTR 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, or 617 may be taken with INTR 611 as a corequisite.) (4)
• BITH 565, 566, or 576:. Students have three options for fulfilling their Biblical and Theological Studies Requirement: BITH 576 History of Christianity to 1900, BITH 565 Christian Theology, or BITH 566 Biblical Interpretation. BITH 564 Principles of Biblical Interpretation is also an option for those with a background in NT Greek. Each class is four credits, and normally two of the courses are offered every semester. There is also the option of taking the BITH course in an intensive format during the summer (see syllabi for the summer versions).

M.A. REQUIRED SPECIALIZED COURSES

• INTR 612. Descriptive English Grammar for ESL/EFL Teachers. A survey of English grammar and discourse analysis, including practical issues and procedures involved in teaching grammar and discourse to ESL/EFL learners. Prerequisite INTR 611. (4)
• INTR 613. Classroom Dynamics Practicum in TESOL. Practical experience in classroom instruction, including observations and supervised teaching. Syllabus. Advance work assignments. Prerequisite INTR 611. (2)
• INTR 614. Curriculum and Materials Development for TESOL. Principles and practices in the development of curricula for ESL/EFL courses, textbook evaluation, and the mangement of English language teaching programs.  Includes a focus on the use of media and information technology in ESL/EFL instruction.   Prerequisite INTR 611. (2)
• INTR 615. Teaching Reading and Composition to ESL/EFL Learners. Theoretical and practical issues involved in teaching reading and composition, including procedures for planning and implementing classroom instruction. Prereqisite INTR 611. (2)
• INTR 616. English Phonology for TESOL. The sound system of English, including procedures for planning and implementing pronunciation instruction for ESL/EFL learners. Prerequisite INTR 611. (2)
• INTR 617. Principles of Assessment for TESOL. Theoretical and practical aspects of ESL/EFL testing, including (a) survey of test types and (b) procedures for test planning, construction, administration and interpretation of results. Prerequisite INTR 611. (2)
• INTR 619. Teaching Speaking and Listening to ESL/EFL Learners.     A seminar focusing on in-depth discussion of issues related to oral communication and practical demonstration of methods for teaching speaking and listening.    Includes communication in both social and academic/ professional contexts.   (2)

ELECTIVE COURSES

• INTR 563. Cross-Cultural Teaching and Learning . Contributions of non-formal educators, cognitive psychologists, and educational anthropologists to cross-cultural teaching and learning; attuning instruction to thinking styles, pedagogical expectations and cultural values. Prerequisite: 562. (2)
• INTR 608.  Second Language Acquisition . Principles and skills for the successful learning of foreign languages, including practical instruction in phonetics and language-learning strategies. (4)
• INTR 609/ LING 321. Introduction to Linguistic Science. Introductory study of the concepts and methodology of modern linguistics. Survey of the various branches of linguistic science and of their relationships to other disciplines. (2)
• INTR 618. Teaching ESL to Children, K-12 . A specialized course for teachers of English to children in public and private schools, both in the U.S. and abroad. Emphases include child language development, literacy, teaching methodology and issues such as bilingual education and immigration policy. (2)
• INTR 695 Independent Study. Many students elect to do an independent study on a topic of interest. Past studies have included the development of specific English language programs, research into areas not covered in the curriculum, and the study of specific cultures and languages.
• INTR 696. Administrative Internship . Field experience which involves working closely with an ESL program administrator and completing an independent project. (2)