SECOND LANGUAGE

Approaches to Research in Second Language Learning is a good first text for the novice second language (L2) researcher. Its strengths lie in two areas: a clear demonstration of the value of research to the classroom teacher, and an excellent survey of a large number of L2 studies. In addition, the chapters covering qualitative research methods comprise a thorough introduction to the subject.


ENG 22073 MAJOR MODERN WRITERS: BRITISH AND UNITED STATES (KHUM) 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to British and U.S. writers of the 20th and 21st centuries; study of their works in their literary and cultural contexts.Prerequisite: None.

ENG 30053 WRITING FOR VIDEO GAMES 3 Credit Hours
Video Game Writing, a fast-paced and dynamic discipline, encompasses ever-evolving skills and techniques from many areas, including fiction writing, script crafting, game design, and storytelling.Particular attention will be given to writing skills connected with the development of characters, plots, and worlds.In addition, this course will focus on specific techniques drawn from these writing and design areas, highlighting materials from writers and designers involved in the industry.

ENG 24002 INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION THEORY 3 Credit Hours Provides
an introduction to composition theory, research in writing studies and pedagogical practices for academic writing.Students learn different methods of teaching writing by producing essays and projects within different genres and by applying different approaches to composition to their own work.Students examine writing, as well as research and teaching about writing, as socially, politically and historically situated activities.

Schedule Type: Lecture Contact Hours: 3 lecture Grade Mode: Standard Letter Attributes: TAG Arts and Humanities ENG 25004 LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES I 3 Credit Hours
U.S. literature from the colonial period until 1865 studies within a broad historical context.Comprehensive introduction to knowledge and skills that serve as a foundation for further study in literature.Prerequisite: ACT English score of 26 or higher; or SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing score of 600 or higher; orENG 11002, ENG 11011, or  HONR 10197.

ENG 25005 LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES II 3 Credit Hours
U.S. literature from 1865 to the present studied within a broad historical context.Comprehensive introduction to knowledge and skills that serve as a foundation for further study in literature.Prerequisite: ACT English score of 26 or higher; or SAT Evidence based Reading and Writing score of 600 or higher; or ENG 11002, ENG 11011, or HONR 10197.

ENG 26001 POPULAR FORMS OF LITERATURE 3 Credit Hours Introduction
to popular forms of literature such as the western, the detective story, science fiction, fantasy, the war story and others.

Schedule Type: Lecture Contact Hours: 3 lecture Grade Mode: Standard Letter ENG 30050 WRITING AND RHETORIC IN A DIGITAL AGE 3 Credit Hours Writing
course with a focus on learning and using a variety of tools available within contemporary digital composing environments.

ENG 41292 TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRACTICUM (ELR) 3,6 Credit Hours
Hours(Repeatable for credit) Provides students seeking educational licensure opportunities to observe, assist, and or teach English as a second language in P-12 schools, including 70 field-clinical hours.Students must complete the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks and submit results to authorized personnel at the assigned school-agency before the first day of Practicum.(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits) Students observe, participate and teach in a number of school contexts in Florence, Italy, from primary to secondary, community and higher education.Course gives students authentic practice teaching English in the foreign language context.

ENG 41392 STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) 9 Credit Hours
Full-time student teaching over 13 weeks in English as a second language in grades P-12.Background check by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) required to be presented to authorized personnel at the assigned school agency before the first day of student teaching.To be enrolled in the course, students must have official valid certification of child safety training, approved basic life support and ALICE training presented to the campus office of clinical experience.

ENG 42092 WRITING INTERNSHIP (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Guided internship in professional writing, editing, or publishing.Possible placements include the KSU Press, Institute for Bibliography and Editing, and WICK Poetry Center.

ENG 42192 SERVICE LEARNING IN ENGLISH STUDIES (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Provides guided opportunities for completing service-learning related to English Studies.Service placements meet a community need and provide practice in such areas as writing, editing, publishing, teaching, and tutoring.Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.

ENG 43092 TEACHING POETRY IN THE SCHOOLS (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Exploration of various approaches to teaching poetry writing, poetry appreciation, and poetry performance in school contexts.Study of creative writing as a means of developing literacy and promoting human growth.Prerequisite: Sophomore standing; and special approval.