| Details: English 720 introduces graduate students to a better understanding of language. It covers topics the nature of language, the design features of language, functions of language, sounds (phonology) and forms (morphology) of language. It discusses topics in psycholinguistics and language acquisition by comparing and contrasting the processes of first and second language acquisition and learning. The course emphasizes language use in social contexts (sociolinguistics), especially language use in educational settings (educational linguistics) by providing relevant linguistic models for language teachers. Prerequisite: Admission to TESOL graduate program or consent of the TESOL Program Director. (Sp) |