Languages and Applied Linguistics
2015-16 General Catalog
Department of the Languages and Applied Linguistics
218 Cowell College
(831) 459-2054
http://language.ucsc.edu
Faculty | Program Statement | Languages Course Descriptions
Lower-Division Courses
80. Introduction to Applied Linguistics. F
Introduces the field of applied linguistics, learning about language acquisition, use, and teaching in multilingual contexts from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Also, introduces research models that examine psycholinguistic, sociolinguistic, and/or educational aspects of multilingualism.. Enrollment limited to 40. (General Education Code(s): PE-H.) S. Okamoto, E. Zyzik, M. Amengual, B. Donaldson, Z. Abrams
99. Tutorial. F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
99F. Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Upper-Division Courses
101. Second-Language Acquisition. W
Introduces the field of second-language acquisition. Topics include contexts of acquisition, the impact of individual differences, and basic methods of data collection and analysis. Prerequisite(s): course 80 or linguistics 50. Enrollment limited to 40. The Staff, E. Zyzik, M. Amengual, B. Donaldson, Z. Abrams
102. Bilingualism. S
An overview of bilingualism. Focuses on bilingualism as an individual phenomenon (i.e., how two languages develop and are represented in the minds of individual speakers), and as a social one (i.e., how do bilinguals interact in a community and how does this context of language contact shape their linguistic identity). Prerequisite(s): course 80 or linguistics 50. Enrollment limited to 40. The Staff, M. Amengual, E. Zyzik
112. Language and Gender. W
Examines the relationship between language and gender. Topics include: gender differences in speech; linguistic gender norms and stereotypes; gender and the construction of identity in discourse; sexuality and language; sexism in language; social, educational, and political implications. (Formerly Languages 112.) S. Okamoto, The Staff
113. Inter-Cultural Communication. *
Examines intercultural communication and miscommunication between individuals and speech communities, both within North American and global contexts. Through discourse and analytic approaches, students explore cultural stereotypes and interactional expectations, among other issues, that influence the outcome of intercultural communication. (Formerly Languages 113, Cross-Cultural Communication and Miscommunication.) Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): CC.) Z. Abrams, The Staff
115. Language and Power. *
Examines the relationship between language and power. Explores the ways in which national languages, regional and social dialects, and specific phonological morpho-syntactic, or lexical features come to be associated with particular social meanings and contribute to creating social inequality. Prerequisite(s): course 80. Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Enrollment limited to 25. The Staff, Z. Abrams, S. Okamoto
116. Discourse Analysis: Language Use and Context. *
Familiarizes students with the methods and theoretical assumptions behind discourse analytic approaches to the study of language. Examines language used in specific contexts. Topics include: genres, registers; discourse organization; discourse grammar; interaction; conversation; pragmatics; and social practice. Prerequisite(s): Linguistics 50 or by consent of the instructor. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. B. Donaldson, The Staff
135. Second Language Teaching. S
Introduces the theories of second-language acquisition and their connection to second-language teaching. Students develop cutting-edge teaching and testing materials, and engage with current scholarship on language instruction. Prerequisite(s): at least one year of college-level study of a foreign language, or its equivalent. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors, and by permission of instructor. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 235. Enrollment limited to 20. The Staff, Z. Abrams, E. Zyzik
199. Tutorial. F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199F. Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Graduate Courses
235. Second Language Teaching. S
Helps novice instructors learn about the theory and practice of language teaching and learning. Focuses on current methods used in communicatively oriented classrooms. Topics include: listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and testing/assessment. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 135. (Formerly Language Studies 201.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 20. The Staff, Z. Abrams, E. Zyzik
Revised: 09/01/15
