The University of Virginia's College of Arts and Sciences, Curry School of Education, and School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) offer courses for individuals interested in preparing to work with English language learners.

College of Arts and Sciences

Fall 2008
ANTH 240 Language and Culture (3.0)
Introduces the interrelationships of linguistic, cultural, and social phenomena with emphasis on the importance of these interrelationships in interpreting human behavior. No prior knowledge of linguistics is required.

ANTH 542 Theories of Language (3.0)
Will survey a number of modern schools of linguistics, both American and European, paying attention both to theory and analytical practice, and trying to understand each approach in terms of its historical context, the questions it asks about "language", and the fit between theory and analysis. Prerequisite: A course in linguistics or linguistic anthropology, or permission of instructor. This course satisfies the "theory" requirement for both B.A. and M.A. students in Linguistics.

ANTH 549A Multilingualism and Language Contact (3.0)
In the generative tradition within linguistics, the model of an ideal monolingual speaker is often assumed. However, most of the world's citizens experience language as bi- or multilingual individuals, and many of these live in multilingual communities. This course considers what happens to language at both the individual and community levels in circumstances of multilingualism and language contact. We will examine different types of contact, and their specific structural effects on each level of language, from phonetics to discourse-pragmatics. General topics will include pidiginization, creolization, language transfer, borrowing (lexical and structural), diglossia, codeswitching, and the speech community (e.g. How does one define a "multilingual speech community", if such a thing is even possible?).

LNGS 325 Introduction to Linguistic Theory and Methodology (3.0)
Introduces sign systems, language as a sign system, and approaches to linguistics. Emphasizes the application of descriptive techniques to data.
(This course is a requirement for the B.A. and M.A. students in Linguistics)

PSYC 408 Acquisition of Syntax (3.0)
Sandra Wood
Seminars on special and current topics in psychology. May be repeated for credit. (S
Prerequisite: Third- or fourth-year psychology major or instructor permission.

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LING 509 ESL Theory and Teaching Methods (3.0)
Provides an introduction to theories, problems, and methods in teaching English as a second language. Two theoretical streams provide the foundation for work in the course. The first, describing language, addresses English phonology and structures and draws on concepts from general linguistics. The second, acquiring language, considers how language is learned and the nature and role of culture. The two theoretical streams inform an examination of teaching methods, classroom practices, materials development, and assessment. The course includes a review of professional resources and standards, assessment instruments, and teaching contexts. LING 509 counts toward the Virginia ESL add-on endorsement. Instructor permission.

Other Spring 2009 College of Arts and Sciences courses TBA.

Summer 2009
LING 511Z Teaching Practicum - EFL (3.0)
Dudley Doane and Shelley Staples
Offers U.Va. students an opportunity to combine an overseas experience with practical training. Participants prepare, deliver, and evaluate daily lessons that include a variety of activities. Participants are assigned a faculty supervisor and mentor from the host institution. A faculty member from U.Va.'s Center for American English Language and Culture visits during the practicum to meet with LING 511Z participants, observe classes, and evaluate the work of individual participants. Pre-requisite: LING 509 ESL Teaching English as a Second Language. Application required. Contact the Center for American English Language and Culture for information at caelc@virginia.edu, 434 924 3371.

Shanghai, China: June 28 - July 23, 2009

Besancon, France: TBA.

Curry School of Education
Courses count toward the Virginia ESL add-on endorsement. For more information about requirements for the Virginia ESL add-on endorsement, contact Dr. Ruth Ferree by email at rf2c@virginia.edu or by telephone at 434/ 924 0853. Partial list of U.Va. courses that count toward the Virginia ESL add-on endorsement.

For questions about teacher licensure in Virginia, contact the Office of Teacher Education in the Curry School of Education, 434/ 924 0748. Click the following link for a copy of the
Virginia Licensure Regulations for School Personnel.

Fall 2008
EDIS 500 The Exceptional Learner (3.0)
An intensive introduction to the study of exceptional children and adults. Focuses on extending principles of learning and intellectual, socio-cultural, emotional, and physical development to persons with disabilities, as well as the gifted. Information on medical conditions which influence learning and development is also provided. Credit is not given for both EDIS 302 and 500. Restricted to Special Education.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

EDIS 522 Reading Development(3.0)
Designed for pre-service special education teachers and is the first course in the reading sequence for special education students, this course addresses the theoretical foundations of understanding how children learn to read, as well as the problems that some children encounter in learning to read. In addition, this course addresses effective reading instruction, particularly instruction effective, particularly instruction effective for students with or at risk for disabilities.
Instructor permission required.

EDIS 542 Language, Literacy and Culture(3.0)
Considers the relationships among language, literacy, culture, and schooling. Students learn to investigate language as teachers of language, to research current issues, and to design effective strategies for teaching various aspects of the English language.
Restricted to: English Education.

EDIS 548 Teaching Modern Language K-12 (3.0)
Considers theory and research in second language acquisition; classroom instructional procedures that follow the National Standards, which incorporate interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes and foster successful communication in foreign languages; and selection of appropriate materials, realia, visuals, and media for instructional purposes.
Instructor permission required.

EDLF 501 Childhood Learning & Development (3.0)
A survey course featuring the major principles of human growth, development, and learning that are central to the practice of teaching. Students are provided with opportunities to apply what they have learned in a professional context. Credit may not be earned for both EDLF 301 and 501.
Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program; corequisite: EDIS 388.


EDLF 555 Multicultural Education (3.0)
Prepares students to deal with the increasingly multicultural educational milieu. Emphasizes the process of understanding one's own bias and prejudices and how they effect the school and classroom learning environment. Included are readings, class discussions, field projects, journal writing, and other methods of directed self explorations.

Spring and Summer 2009 Curry School of Education Courses TBA

School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS)
The School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers professional development courses for individuals who work with English Language Learners. For information about SCPS offerings, visit the SCPS web site at www.scps.virginia.edu..

Telephone (434) 924-3371         FAX (434) 924-1483
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