March 21—May 13, 2005

Undergraduate Program: Twelve Credit Hours. (Information about a graduate-level version of this program is available; please contact Dr. Phillip Ryan. Teaching English as Second Language)

This program is an integrated format of classes ranging from implied linguistics to pedagogical issues within a critically reflective framework.

TESL 320—3 credit hours: ESL Assessment. This course will address the current theories and practices of language assessment design, including critical contexts of assessment. Participants will engage in scholarly texts and discussions as well as develop portfolio of samples and information related to the course content.

TESL 440—3 credit hours: Seminar: Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics. This course addresses the psychological bases and processes of language acquisition as well as the social contexts of language use, and implications for language learning and teaching. Participants will engage in scholarly texts and discussions and conduct a research assignment related to the topic.

TESL 410—3 credit hours: Curriculum & Materials Development. Participants in this class will explore the current theories and practices involved with developing materials and curriculum for the language classroom. This course will allow participants to consider the challenges of this type of development in light of mandated curricula. Participants will engage in scholarly readings and discussions as well as develop a curriculum for an authentic learning context.

TESL 495—3 credit hours: Teacher Exploration. This course provides the conceptual framework and synthesis for this twelve-credit program. Based on a post-methodological approach to language teacher education, this course will provide participants with opportunities to consider progressive approaches to professional development, including action research and critical reflection. Participants will engage in scholarly texts and discussions as well as develop materials and a critically reflective paper about language learning and teaching.

Additional Program Information:

	Courses taught by Phillip Ryan, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Languages
	Method of Evaluation: Students will be graded on the university grade scale or will be given a pass/fail option. 2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalogue
	Upon completion of the program, participants will have the following:

ü An official certificate from Union University representing the integrated program and its completion, including the title of the program, its terms, and official signatures

ü An official Union University transcript verifying the courses taken

ü Individual portfolios of materials developed during the program

Program Cost per Participant: The following information is based on established rates for Union University for the 2004-2005 academic year.

Item	Cost

Tuition	5940.00
Food	602.50
Board	887.50
Student Services	130.00
*Textbooks	200.00
Total	$7760

The textbook fee is based on an estimate; prices vary, and final decisions about textbooks for this program have not been made. Textbooks will be available for purchase at Union University upon arrival; participants will be given textbook information prior to arrival for purchasing options.

The housing format includes private bedrooms with 1 bathroom per suite. Food costs are based on twenty meals per week in our university cafeteria. Residence Life at Union

The student services fee provides program participants with access to university facilities, including the library, computer system, exercise center, gymnasium and indoor pool.