Emphasis on the development of rhetorical theory as it relates to written discourse. Current trends in the analysis of the English language. Recommended for teachers. Developments in English in its thousand-year history. Covers topics such as phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, language acquisition, regional and social language variation, and historical linguistics.
Emphasis varies to suit the needs of the class.
A content reading course covering traditional and contemporary children's books and materials. Studies of major authors, illustrators, and genres are emphasized. A content reading course emphasizing literature and other materials for middle school and high school students. Attention is given to major authors, groundbreaking books, and contemporary materials in various genres. Practice in writing assignments and projects based upon recent composition theories.