| APL-Applied Language |
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| APL100 |
(Foreign Language) I |
| This course, the first in a three-course sequence, provides students with a sound base in listening, speaking, reading and writing in (foreign language) at the elementary level. Emphasis is on application of the language in various sociocultural situations. Instruction is delivered primarily in (foreign language) using innovative methodologies and activities which maximize learner participation. Prerequisites: Placement or recommendation. Not open to students enrolled in ESOL or Writing Skills Development courses. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| APL110 |
(Foreign Language) II |
| This course, the second of a three-course sequence, is designed to enhance and expand skills acquired in (foreign language) I. Emphasis is on application of the language in various sociocultural situations. Instruction is delivered primarily in (foreign language) using innovative methodologies and activities which maximize learner participation. Prerequisites: APL100 or placement. Not open to students enrolled in ESOL or Writing Skills Development courses. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| APL120 |
(Foreign Language) III |
| This course, the third in a three-course sequence is designed to enhance and expand skills acquired in (foreign language) II. Emphasis is on application of the language in various sociocultural situations. Instruction is delivered primarily in (foreign language) using innovative methodologies and activities which maximize learner participation. Prerequisites: APL110 or placement. Not open to students enrolled in ESOL or Writing Skills Development courses. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| APL130 |
First-Year Intensive (Foreign Language) I, II, and III |
| This intensive summer-session course combines (Foreign Language) I, II, and III. It provides students with a sound base in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in (foreign language) at the elementary level. Emphasis is on application of the language in various sociocultural situations. Instruction is delivered primarily in (foreign language) using innovative methodologies and activities which maximize learner participation. Prerequisites: Placement or recommendation. Not open to students enrolled in ESOL or Writing Skills Development courses. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 15 quarter hours |
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| APL210 |
Characteristics of Language in Culture |
| Introduction to the study of language with focus on general characteristics of language, linguistic analysis, language and culture, linguistic and cultural diversity, language acquisition, and contemporary approaches to language learning. Prerequisites: Not open to students enrolled in ESOL, Writing Skills Development, or Communication Development courses. This course may be used as humanities elective credit. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| APL220 |
Intermediate (Foreign Language) I |
| This second-year course, the first in a three-course sequence, builds upon grammar essentials and helps to develop students' understanding of the nuances of the language. It will enhance students' abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in (foreign language) at the intermediate level. Emphasis is on the application of the language in a variety of sociocultural situations. Instruction is delivered in (foreign language) using innovative methodologies and activities which maximize learner participation. Prerequisites: APL120 or placement. Not open to students enrolled in ESOL or Writing Skills Development courses. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| APL230 |
Intermediate (Foreign Language) II |
| This second-year course, the second in a three-course sequence, continues to build upon grammar essentials and to develop students' understanding of the nuances of the language and facilitates students' abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in (foreign language) at the intermediate level. Emphasis is on the application of the language in a variety of sociocultural situations. Instruction is delivered in (foreign language) using innovative methodologies and activities which maximize learner participation. Prerequisites: APL220 or placement. Not open to students enrolled in ESOL or Writing Skills Development courses. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| APL240 |
Intermediate (Foreign Language) III |
| This second-year course, the third in a three-course sequence, reviews, refines, and expands students' understanding and usage of grammar. It continues to develop students' understanding of the complexities and subtleties of the language in a variety of discourse situations. It will improve students' writing in (foreign language) through extensive composition practice based on literary and nonliterary texts. Prerequisites: APL230 or placement. Not open to students enrolled in ESOL or Writing Skills Development courses. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours |
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| APL250 |
Second-Year Intensive Intermediate (Foreign Language) I, II, and III |
| This intensive summer-session course combines Intermediate (Foreign Language) I, II, and III. It builds upon grammar essentials and reviews, refines, and expands students' understanding and usage of grammar in a variety of discourse situations. It will enhance students' abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in (foreign language) at the intermediate level. It provides students with extensive composition practice based on literary and nonliterary texts. Instruction is delivered in (foreign language) using innovative methodologies and activities which maximize learner participation. Prerequisites: APL240 or placement. Not open to students enrolled in ESOL or Writing Skills Development courses. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 15 quarter hours |
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| APL305 |
Connecting Language, Community, and Career Goals |
| This course provides non-native speakers of English with structured English language enhancement in speaking, listening, reading, and writing as they engage in multiple community projects designed according to their individual major fields of study. Prerequisite(s): Not open to native speakers of English or non-native speakers enrolled in Writing Skills Development. Assessment by DAL to ascertain English language proficiency appropriate for this course. 5 quarter hours |
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| APL400 |
Situational Language Use for Professional Advancement |
| This course will examine language use in different situations. It will explore appropriate and inappropriate language in a number of social and professional contexts. Topics include the differences between formal and informal language, attitudes toward language use, the use of slang and jargon, and language functions. Prerequisite(s): Not open to native speakers of English or non-native speakers enrolled in Writing Skills Development. Assessment by DAL to ascertain English language proficiency appropriate for this course. 5 quarter hours or 3 semester hours |
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| APL486A |
Overview of Language |
| In this workshop, the major components of language: morphology, semantics, syntax, and phonetics/phonology will be introduced, and the grammar and sound systems of English will be examined and contrasted with those of other languages. Participants' assumptions about language will be examined and discussed. Prerequisite: None. 1 quarter hour/1 semester hour |
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| APL486B |
ESL Assessment |
| This workshop will introduce recent historical trends and related terminology in ESL assessment and provide a theoretical framework for the selection and preparation of assessment instruments. Issues of validity, reliability, test bias, and practicality will be considered as participants examine, critique, and develop a variety of assessment instruments for various testing purposes. Prerequisite: None. 1 quarter hour/1 semester hour |
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| APL486C |
ESL Teaching Methodologies |
| This workshop is designed to provide a historical overview of ESL teaching methodologies. Emphasis is on participants' analysis of these methodologies and then, application of these in the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: None. 1 quarter hour/1 semester hour |
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| APL486D |
Second Language Acquisition |
| This workshop will provide participants with a framework for understanding second language acquisition including types of errors that second language learners make. Participants' assumptions about language learning will be explored. In addition, potential problems that ESL learners from different language backgrounds may encounter will be examined and discussed. Prerequisite: None. 1 quarter hour/1 semester hour |
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| APL490 |
Independent Study |
| Students develop a project related to their language acquisition of either a foreign language or ESL with faculty approval. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 2-5 quarter hours/1-3 semester hours |
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| APL495 |
Special Topic |
| Students select topics of special interest for self-improvement in the areas of target language acquisition and acculturation. More than one registration is permitted since topics vary each term. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 2-5 quarter hours/1-3 semester hours |
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