LING 491Practicum in College Teaching

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Students apply and interview for the opportunity to be a native speaking assistant in an ESL class. This entails attending and participating in assigned ESL courses, working in small groups with students, facilitating large group discussions, and meeting with the instructor outside of class. This facilitates a practical and theoretical exposure to ESL teaching. FORMAT: Working with students in class. Meeting with instructor outside of class. Completing an on-line orientation before classes begin and a reflective paper at the end of the course. P/F 2 credit course. PREREQUISITE: During pre-registration of the previous semester submit an application that can be found in LN 2412. Be selected through an interview process. Meet with the instructor before classes begin. THIS COURSE IS RECOMMENDED FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS.