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[1] Courses Offered in English (WLAN)
1300 ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE I Beginning study in a language other than those normally taught at UCA. Emphasis on grammatical concepts leading to a basic reading ability and/or speaking skills.
2300 LEVEL 5 INTENSIVE ENGLISH CORE PROGRAM Credit for WLAN 2300 will be granted to international students enrolled full-time in the IEP program who meet the following criteria: (1) completion of Level 3 of the Intensive English Program with a 3.0 GPA; (2) all As and Bs in IEP classes and a score of 500 or above on TOEFL; (3) passing scores on the Compass reading and writing tests for transitional classes or equivalent scores on the ACT or SAT tests; (4) previous admission to UCA on the basis of high school grades or grades issued by another university from which the student is transferring.
2315 CULTURAL STUDIES Satisfies the 3-hour Diversity in Creative Works humanities requirement in the UCA Core. Examination of one or more world cultures, their individual and group values, and their ways of life as reflected in cultural productions: e.g., literature (short stories, essays, novels, poetry), film, and art. May be repeated for credit under different topics. Includes work on speaking and writing skills. May not be presented as a foreign language course in fulfillment of any foreign language requirement.
2325 ISSUES OF CULTURAL IDENTITY IN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA Satisfies the 3-hour humanities requirement of the Diversity in World Cultures area of the UCA Core and fulfills elective credit in the African/African-American studies major and minor. An introduction to issues of cultural identity in post-colonial cultures of the French or Spanish speaking world, including cultural diasporas. Examination of cultures of Africa, the Caribbean, and/or the Americas as reflected in literature (e.g., short stories, essays, novels, poetry) and film. Includes work on speaking and writing skills. Lecture, discussion.
3390 WORLD LANGUAGES INTERNSHIP This course provides a structured, supervised work experience in a federal, state, or local agency, non-profit agency, or with an elected official. Each internship is unique to the needs of the student and the participating employer. However, each student will complete a minimum of 100 hours of work within the semester. The activities and work hours will be determined by the student and the employer prior to the first day of the internship. This course is an elective for a WLAN major and minor. The internship will count as an upper-division elective course. The student must consult the internship coordinator prior to the start of the internship for approval. Prerequisite: Permission of school director.
4315 METHODS OF TEACHING SECOND LANGUAGES A required course for the ESL Endorsement (with an Arkansas teaching license); the Teacher Education track of the Modern Languages major in Mandarin Chinese, French, or Spanish; the Linguistics major, Track Two (TESOL); and the TESOL minor. Modern methods of instruction in languages other than English, English as a second language, and culture. Materials, planning, and classroom techniques are emphasized. Course goals will be accomplished through the use of lecture, discussion, written assignments, and field experiences. May not be presented as part of the Modern Languages major in the Traditional or Business track. Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program or consent of school director. Prerequisite: LING 2320, or LING 2350, or admission to the teacher education program, or consent of the school director.
4325 SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION A required course for the ESL Endorsement (with an Arkansas teaching license); the Teacher Education track of the Modern Languages major in Mandarin Chinese, French, or Spanish; the Linguistics major, Track Two (TESOL); and the TESOL minor. A study of the most common theories and research on second language acquisition (SLA), similarities and differences of first and second language acquisition, and the relevance of SLA to classroom teaching of second languages. Course goals will be accomplished through the use of lecture, discussion, written assignments, and field experiences. May not be presented as part of the Modern Languages major in the Traditional or Business track. Prerequisite: LING 2320, or LING 2350, or admission to the teacher education program, or consent of the school director.
4330 SECOND LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT A required course for the ESL Endorsement (with an Arkansas teaching license); the Teacher Education track of the Modern Languages major in Mandarin Chinese, French, or Spanish; the Teaching and Learning minor when the student’s major is Modern Languages; and an elective in the TESOL minor. A study of second language assessment techniques and procedures. Construction and critique of instruments for assessing proficiencies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Course goals will be accomplished through the use of lecture, discussion, written assignments, and field experiences. May not be presented as part of the Modern Languages major in the Traditional or Business track. Prerequisite: LING 2320, or LING 2350, or admission to the teacher education program, or consent of the school director.
4350 INTERNSHIP I Internship I is part of the senior block for candidates in foreign language education. The internship occurs in a P-8 classroom setting where candidates gain experience in organizing instruction, in creating a productive learning environment, in teaching for student learning, and in achieving professional behaviors. Requires concentrated time weekly in the school. Taken the semester prior to Internship II. Prerequisites: Admission to the teacher education program and completion of designated professional education and specialty courses.
4360 SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONS A topics course designed to provide intensive study of vocabulary, grammatical structures, interview techniques, and cultural information useful to health care professionals. Students will examine current issues related to serving the medical needs of the Hispanic population. The course will be tailored to one of the health professions. May not be presented as part of the Spanish minor or major requirements. Prerequisite: Consent of school director.
4T90 INTERNSHIP II This course involves teaching under supervision in a public secondary school setting (grades 7-12). Requires full-day involvement and seminars. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education and successful completion of Internship I.