Courses

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• WED HE 720: Selected Problems in Health Education
  Health education with emphasis on nutrition, medical self-care, substance abuse, physical exercise, and leisure from Eastern and Western perspectives. Designed for graduate students in health professions, management, and education with interests in comprehensive health care and health promotion. 4 cr.
• WED HE 722: Curriculum Development for Health, Movement and Wellness
  For individuals in a variety of settings involved in planning curricula related to health, movement and wellness. Explores influences on curriculum development and implementation in a variety of settings, including schools and communities, focusing on effective planning for behavior change in a variety of populations within schools and communities. 4 cr.
• WED LC 500: Directed Study
  Open to undergraduate students only. Prereq: Signed plan of study must be submitted in advance of registration on a Directed study form obtained from the SED Office of Records. Var cr.
• WED LC 900: Independent Study
  See SED AP 900 for description. Prereq: Approval of advisor. Signed plan of study must be submitted in advance of registration on an Independent Study form obtained from the SED Office of Records. Var cr.
• WED LC 999: Dissertation Advisement
  See SED AP 999 for description.
• WED LR 551: Introduction to Reading Development, Assessment, and Instruction
  For beginning graduate students without experience in the teaching of reading. Study of reading development in childhood and early adolescence, and the implications for teaching and learning. Discussion of theory and research on effective instruction and assessment, and the application of both to teaching. Not open to students who have completed SED LR 501 and/or LR 503. 4 cr.
• WED LR 732: Teaching Reading in the Middle and Secondary Schools
  For upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. Study of the development of reading abilities in the middle and secondary years, and discussion of the implications for teaching and learning in the content area. 2 cr.
• WED LR 780: Process of Reading
  Investigation of the theory and research related to reading. Exploration of implications for assessment, instructional design, and educational planning. Considers impact of new literacies on reading development. 4 cr. 1st sem.
• WED LS 521: Sociolinguistics
  Introduction to language in its social context. Methodological and theoretical approaches to sociolinguistics. Linguistic variation in relation to situation, gender, socioeconomic class, linguistic context, and ethnicity. Integrating micro- and macro-analysis from conversation to societal language planning. 4cr.
• WED LS 560: Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Restricted to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students - Introduction to the main aspects of first language acquisition from infancy through childhood. Topics areas include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse-pragmatics, language variation, multilingualism, child- directed speech, cognitive development, and theories of language acquisition. 4 cr. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking.
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• WED LS 565: Applied Linguistics: Language & Linguistics Survey
  An introduction to contemporary linguistics, including the study of language structure, language use and variation, and applied linguistics. Students will explore the systematic yet complex nature of language by taking a scientific approach to thinking about language. The technical knowledge about language gained in this course will serve as a foundation for more advanced courses in linguistics and/or for any future language-related career. 4cr.
• WED LS 567: Structure of English
  Linguistic analysis of English grammatical structures and pedagogical application of linguistic concepts in preparation for teaching English as a second or foreign language. Coursework extends implicit linguistic knowledge of English to explicit metalinguistic knowledge necessary for grammar sequencing and instruction. 4 cr.
• WED LS 595: Child Second Language Acquisitions
  An introduction to contemporary linguistics, including phonological, morphological, and syntactic theory, sociolinguistics, first- and second-language acquisition, and discourse theory. Also covers applications of various branches of linguistics to education, including issues of different cultures in the classroom and the role of language in education. 4 cr.
• WED LS 610: Applied Phonology: Strategies for Improving English Language Learners' Intelligibility
  Practical training in teaching pronunciation to improve mutual intelligibility: the ability of English language learners to understand and be understood by others. Pronunciation training is integrated within a framework of current research and latest practices. 4 cr.
• WED LS 626: Inter-Cultural Communication: Theoretical & Methodological Approaches
  Explores the literature and theory related to the cultural factors that influence communication between individuals. The goal of the course is to present approaches that balance the study of our common humanity with the study of cultural differences. 4 cr.
• WED LS 627: Critical Analysis of Children's and Young Adult Literature
  Overview of children's and young adult literature, including introduction to authors, illustrators, and literary genres, and exploration and discussion of distinctive portrayals (e.g., genders, cultures, ethnicities, religions). The course is intended to develop overall knowledge of texts, awareness and understanding of critical issues that surround children's and young adult literature, and an understanding of how to evaluate and select texts for use in and out of school settings. This course requires substantial reading of selected children's and young adult literature. 4 cr.
• WED LS 628: Exploring Picture Books for All Readers
  An overview of up-to-date picture books that communicate complex narrative and non-narrative themes and ideas. In-depth exploration across multiple genres, styles, and authors will allow development of an awareness of the diversity of texts, visual literacy and critical reading skills. Includes modeling of research- based pedagogies to support student literacy development. 4 cr.
• WED LS 640: Critical Applied Linguistics
  Critical applied linguistics is the study of language and power in the social world. The objective of this course is to investigate how inequitable systems of power shape language education, while also considering the radical solutions that have been proposed.
• WED LS 658: Second Language Acquisition
  This course will provide an examination of approaches and major theories of second language acquisition (SLA). What can be observed about how people acquire a second language? How do the various SLA theories, models, and hypotheses explain each of these observations? How can an understanding of SLA theory inform language instruction? We will explore foundational theories and approaches in SLA, investigate contemporary thinking from a variety of perspectives, and form knowledge and ideas of how languages are acquired, based on empirical research. 4 cr
• WED LS 670: Multicultural Literature in the Pre-K-Grade 12 Classroom
  An in-depth study of diverse children's and young adult literature in school and community settings. Focused on recognizing high-quality, authentic, linguistically and cognitively complex texts that represent historically under- or misrepresented individuals, groups and communities. Includes modeling of research-based pedagogies to support all students' motivation, engagement, comprehension and response of proficient and struggling readers. 4 cr.