Course Listing

Courses in Applied Linguistics (A&HL)

A&HL 4000 Introduction to linguistics
Survey of cognitive and social approaches to the study of language, language acquisition, language systems, 20th century movements in linguistics, language varieties and attitudes, forms and functions of language in the classroom. For non-majors only.

A&HL 4001 Sociolinguistics & education
Language variation based on social class, race, ethnicity, age, and gender; cross-cultural pragmatics, interactional sociolinguistics, code-switching, language planning, and World Englishes. Pedagogical implications.
Instructor(s): Kirby Grabowski, Hansun Waring

A&HL 4003 Schools of linguistic analysis
Prerequisite: A&HL 4085. A comparative examination of major approaches to linguistic analysis, specifically systemic and transformational, with particular reference to pedagogical applications.
Instructor(s): Howard Williams

A&HL 4005 Semantic systems and the lexicon
A comparative examination of lexical semantic systems of English and other languages, with particular reference to the teaching and learning of vocabulary.
Instructor(s): Franklin Horowitz

A&HL 4085 Pedagogical English grammar
A systematic, in-depth examination of English grammar with particular reference to the teaching and learning of grammar.
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs, Kirby Grabowski, Vivian Lindhardsen, Howard Williams

A&HL 4087 Introduction to second language acquisition
Prerequisite: A&HL 4085; A&HL 4101. Survey of models and basic principles of second language acquisition and examination of how language acquisition research can inform language teaching, learning and policy. Offered in fall and spring only.
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han, Bede McCormack

A&HL 4088 Second language assessment
Prerequisite: A&HL 4087 or permission of instructor. Priority given to M.A. Applied Linguistics/TESOL students in their last semester. Introduction to language assessment practices including test design, construction, scoring, analysis and reporting; introduction to measurement concepts and basic statistics; and use of SPSS.
Instructor(s): Kirby Grabowski, James Purpura

A&HL 4101 Phonetics and phonology
An examination of the sound and orthographic systems of English, with reference to other languages and problems of learning and teaching English.
Instructor(s): Howard Williams

A&HL 4104 Discourse analysis
Prerequisite: A&HL 4085. Introduction to spoken and written discourse analysis with an overview of various approaches. Development of transcription skills with application of teaching and research.
Instructor(s): Hansun Waring

A&HL 4105 Conversation Analysis
This course offers a general introduction to conversation analysis (CA) by considering CA's methodological principles and analytical concepts along with its wealth of classic findings on spoken interaction. Through an in-depth look into exemplary studies as well as a series of data sessions, the course also provides basic training in conducting CA analysis.
Instructor(s): Hansun Waring

A&HL 4106 Text and textuality
Permission of instructor. Explores various viewpoints on the production and comprehension of connected discourse, both written and oral, with reference to cohesive devices, rhetorical structures, and the general pragmatics of communication, with attention to pedagogical applications. Offered spring semester only.
Instructor(s): Howard Williams

A&HL 4907 Research and independent study: Applied linguistics
Permission of instructor required. Research under the direction of a faculty member. Students work individually or with others. Course may be taken more than once.
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han, James Purpura, Hansun Waring

A&HL 5008 Interlanguage analysis
Co-requisite: A&HL 4087. Investigates processes underlying second language development/non-development. Guided by the instructor, students will examine empirical SLA studies and be introduced to ways of conducting interlanguage analysis.
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han

A&HL 5085 Advanced syntax
Prerequisite: A&HL 4085. Survey of generative syntax.
Instructor(s): Howard Williams

A&HL 5207 Fieldwork in applied linguistics and TESOL
Permission of instructor required. Opportunity for qualified students, individually or in small groups, to develop and pursue projects, in consultation with an advisor, in schools, communities, and other field settings. Course may be taken more than once.
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han, James Purpura, Hansun Waring

A&HL 5501 Research paper: Applied linguistics

Instructor(s): James Purpura

A&HL 5507 Research paper: TESOL/Applied linguistics
Research paper in TESOL/Applied linguistics
Instructor(s): Hansun Waring

A&HL 5512 Advanced historical perspectives on language testing research
This course examines the major issues and debates in language testing research since the 1960s. It explores controversies related to the nature of language ability, test authenticity, test score generalizability, performance assessment, and test validation. It also involves discussion of problems and future directions of language testing.
Instructor(s): James Purpura

A&HL 5515 Advanced topics in applied linguistics I
Permission of instructor required. Research in such areas as (international) sociolinguistics, second language acquisition, assessment, and discourse analysis.
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han, Hansun Waring

A&HL 5516 Advanced topics in applied linguistics II
Permission of instructor required. Research in various methods of sociolinguistic analysis, discourse analysis, textual analysis and conversation analysis. Materials fee: $20.

A&HL 5517 Advanced topics in language assessment
Course is designed to explore current issues in language assessment research from theoretical and methodological perspectives. This course examines the application of technical issues such as reliability, validation, generalizability theory, item-response theory, or program evaluation to the analysis and use of language assessment data. Specific topics vary. This course may be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Instructor(s): James Purpura

A&HL 5575 Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL
Introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods with discussion of major research paradigms (experimental, ethnographic, introspective, questionnaire, etc.) and critical review of professional literature in applied linguistics and TESOL.
Instructor(s): Kirby Grabowski, ZhaoHong Han, James Purpura

A&HL 6000 Second Language Test Validation
Pre- or co-requisites: A&HL 4088; HUDM 4122; Recommended: HUDM 5122. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the notion of validity and the process of validation in language assessment. It also aims to introduce students to a range of multivariate data analysis procedures (e.g., exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factory analysis, and the full latent variable model analysis) for asking and answering questions related to complex language problems.
Instructor(s): James Purpura

A&HL 6031 Advanced conversation analysis
Prerequisite: A&HL 4105. This course is designed to help students pursue further interests in CA as a methodology as well as its vast body of findings on language and social interaction . Aside from considering the various methodological issues related to CA, three main themes will be explored: (1) turn-taking and sequencing beyond the basics; (2) tacit practices in interaction (gesture, prosody, and discourse markers in interaction; cf. contextualization cues); (3) membership categorization device (MCD). The class will be conducted in a format that combines lectures, critical readings analyses, and data sessions.
Instructor(s): Hansun Waring

A&HL 6040 Classroom-Based Language Assessment
Pre- or co-requisites: A&HL 4088; A&HL 4087. This seminar explores the major issues and debates that have ensued both in the field of second and foreign language classroom-based assessment and in mainstream classroom assessment. Focus will be places on classroom-based language assessment research and practice in the context of processing.
Instructor(s): James Purpura

A&HL 6060 Generalizability Theory for Second Language Assessment Research
Pre- or co-requisites: A&HL 4088; HUDM 4122. Recommended: HUDM 5122. This course introduces students to an overview of generalizability (G) theory and its application in the context of second language (L2) assessment. The goals of this course are to provide the theoretical basis for G-theory in order for students to become well-informed consumers of research in this area and to provide students with the tools necessary to design empirical studies using G-theory analyses in L2 assessment contexts.
Instructor(s): Kirby Grabowski

A&HL 6087 Advanced second language acquisition
Prerequisite: A&HL 4087. Examines theoretical and empirical issues in SLA research. Reading and discussion of selected state-of-the-art articles that address, critically and substantively, topics that are of fundamental interest to SLA researchers.
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han

A&HL 6089 Second Language Performance Assessment
Pre- or co-requisites: A&HL 4088; HUDM 4122. Recommended: HUDM 5122. This seminar first examines the roots of language performance assessments from Carroll to the present. Then, it explores several potential sources of variation in performance data and discusses how these facets can be modeled. The primary focus of the class will be on the applications of Many-Facet Rasch Measurement (MTFM) to the examination of questions in language performance assessment and in other areas of applied linguistics.
Instructor(s): Kirby Grabowski, James Purpura

A&HL 6207 Advanced fieldwork in applied linguistics and TESOL
Permission of instructor required. Opportunity for qualified students, individually or in small groups, to develop and pursue projects, in consultation with an advisor, in schools, communities, and other field settings. Course may be taken more than once.
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han, James Purpura, Hansun Waring

A&HL 6407 Internship:Applied linguistics/TESOL

Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han, James Purpura, Hansun Waring

A&HL 6501 Doctoral seminar: Applied linguistics
Doctoral seminar in applied linguistics
Instructor(s): James Purpura

A&HL 6505 Doctoral seminar: TESOL

Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han

A&HL 6507 Doctoral seminar in applied linguistics and TESOL

A&HL 6907 Rsch/Indp St-Appl Ling/TESOL

Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han, James Purpura, Hansun Waring

A&HL 7501 Dissertation seminar in applied linguistics
Dissertation seminar in applied linguistics
Instructor(s): James Purpura

A&HL 7507 Dissertation Seminar in applied linguistics and TESOL

Instructor(s): Hansun Waring

A&HL 8901 Dissertation advisement in applied linguistics
Dissertation advisement in applied linguistics
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han, James Purpura, Hansun Waring

Courses in TESOL (A&HT)

A&HT 4000 Special topics in TESOL (1-6)
Provides an in-depth examination of special topics of current theoretical or pedagogical concern in the field of second or foreign language education. Topics may vary from term to term. This course may be repeated for credit with change of topic. Special fee: $15
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs

A&HT 4076 TESOL Methodologies K-6
Introduction to activities, materials, and principles particularly suited to students in elementary schools. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): John Balbi, Barbara Hruska

A&HT 4077 TESOL Classroom practices
Introduction to the major language teaching approaches that have been influential in the 20th century. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs

A&HT 4164 TESOL methodologies: Language for specific purposes
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs, ZhaoHong Han

A&HT 4165 TESOL methodologies: English for academic purposes
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs

A&HT 4166 TESOL methodologies: Computer-assisted language learning
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs

A&HT 4168 TESOL methodologies: Culture and second language teaching
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Barbara Hruska

A&HT 4169 TESOL methodologies: Literature in the ESOL class
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs

A&HT 4171 TESOL Methodologies for 7 - 12
Teaching ESL to secondary students, stressing content area ESL and second language literacy. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Barbara Hruska, Vivian Lindhardsen

A&HT 4173 TESOL methodologies: Task-based and functional approaches to language learning
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han

A&HT 4174 TESOL methodologies: Teaching second language grammar
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han, Howard Williams

A&HT 4176 TESOL methodologies: Teaching listening
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.

A&HT 4177 TESOL methodologies: Teaching speaking
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs

A&HT 4178 TESOL methodologies: Teaching reading
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.

A&HT 4179 TESOL methodologies: Teaching writing
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.

A&HT 4180 TESOL methodologies: Trends in TESOL metholodogies
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Selections are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs

A&HT 4301 TESOL novice practicum
Prerequisite: A&HT 4077. This course is designed to develop novice teachers' professional competence in teaching English as a Second Language through experiential knowledge and reflective practice. Students will also teach in the Community English Program (CEP). Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Kirby Grabowski, Vivian Lindhardsen

A&HT 4500 Advanced English language study
Developmental ESL for non-native speakers of English who wish to improve their academic writing and speaking skills; emphasis on writing research papers or giving oral presentations in graduate seminars or other professional venues. Topics and emphasis change each term. Course may be taken more than once. Limit 1 point toward TESOL or Applied Linguistics degree. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Kirby Grabowski

A&HT 4776 Supervised student teaching in TESOL: K-6
Permission of instructor required. A supervised teaching experience for M.A. students who are interested in working toward a New York State teaching certificate in TESOL K-12 (Kindergarden to 12th grade) and who have not taught ESL in grades K-12 for at least two years, full time. During the terms of practice teaching, students are not permitted to hold full time jobs. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Barbara Hruska

A&HT 4777 Supervised student teaching in TESOL: 7-12
Permission of instructor required. A supervised teaching experience for M.A. students who are interested in working toward a New York State teaching certificate in TESOL K-12 (Kindergarden to 12th grade) and who have not taught ESL in grades K-12. During the terms of practice teaching, students are not permitted to hold full time jobs. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Barbara Hruska

A&HT 4860 Specialized TESOL materials
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Workshops are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.

A&HT 4862 Specialized TESOL materials: Cooperative learning
Not all workshops are offered each term or year. Workshops are offered according to student interest and staff availability. Workshops usually meet over 1 or 2 weekends. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Barbara Hruska

A&HT 5000 Advanced topics in TESOL
Provides an in-depth examination of research of current theoretical or pedagogical concerns in the field of second or foreign language education. Emphasis will be on the collection and analysis of data related to the special topic. Topics may vary from term to term. This course may be repeated for credit with change of topic. Special fee: $15.

A&HT 5087 SLA in the classroom
This course provides an interface between second language acquisition (SLA) theories and classroom practices through: (a) exploring the practical implications of SLA research for second language teaching, and (b) offering an arena for critical reflections on past and current teaching practices. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han

A&HT 5205 Fieldwork in TESOL
Permission of instructor required. Opportunity for qualified students, individually or in small groups, to develop and pursue projects, in consultation with an advisor, in schools, communities, and other field settings. Course may be taken more than once. Special fee: $15.

A&HT 5301 TESOL Specialized Practicum: Integrated Skills
This course is designed help student teachers refine their understanding of, and skills in, implementing and reflecting on their English language teaching. The course consists of two components: weekly seminars and student teaching in the Community English Program (CEP). Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs, Kirby Grabowski, Vivian Lindhardsen

A&HT 5505 Research paper: TESOL
Research Paper: TESOL. Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han

A&HT 5519 Instructed second language acquisition and assessment
Prerequisite: A&HL 4088. Examines how teaching, learning and assessment of grammar have been conceptualized, researched and explained in recent decades. Explores differing conceptualizations of language ability as a basis for teaching grammar under different conditions and as a basis for measuring and explaining grammatical acquisition. Special fee: $15.

A&HT 6301 TESOL Specialized Practicum: Listening
The listening practicum is designed to help students develop and practice their skills in teaching listening within an integrated, communicative English language curriculum. The course consists of two components: weekly seminars and student teaching in the Community English Program (CEP). Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Vivian Lindhardsen

A&HT 6302 TESOL Specialized Practicum: Speaking
The speaking practicum is designed to help students develop and practice their skills in teaching speaking within an integrated, communicative English language curriculum. The course consists of two components: weekly seminars and student teaching in the Community English Program (CEP). Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Kirby Grabowski

A&HT 6303 TESOL Specialized Practicum: Reading
The reading practicum is designed to help students develop and practice their skills in teaching reading within an integrated, communicative English language curriculum. The course consists of two components: weekly seminars and student teaching in the Community English Program (CEP). Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs

A&HT 6304 TESOL Specialized Practicum: Writing
The writing practicum is designed to help students develop and practice their skills in teaching writing within an integrated, communicative English language curriculum. The course consists of two components: weekly seminars and student teaching in the Community English Program (CEP). Special fee: $15.
Instructor(s): Carolin Fuchs

A&HT 6505 Doctoral seminar: TESOL
Doctoral seminar: TESOL
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han

A&HT 7505 Dissertation seminar: TESOL
Dissertation seminar: TESOL
Instructor(s): ZhaoHong Han