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This course explores socio-linguistic, -historical, and -political dimensions of the English language by examining how both written and spoken discourse function as sequences of signs and symbols, as markers of community membership, as means of persuasion, and as sources of knowledge and power. Students will be introduced to theoretical and empirical studies of how language evolves and is employed effectively in various cultural contexts, with attention given to the analysis of literary and non-literary texts, as well as everyday social interactions. 

This course focuses on methods and approaches to teaching second and foreign languages. It incorporates theories of second/foreign language teaching and learning as well as essential concepts from applied linguistics. This course is intended for non-education majors who may pursue graduate studies in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), applied linguistics or foreign languages, or for students who may have interest in teaching/tutoring English to non-native speakers in the U.S. or abroad.

The primary aims of the class are to introduce students to the aesthetic, cultural and material dimensions of the reading experience, to enhance their understanding of how physical and visual presentations shape a reader's perceptions, and to introduce the craft and art of the physical book.