KAREN A. MULLEN

Associate Professor of English and Director of the IESL Program
Department of English University of Louisville
319-A Bingham Humanities Building
(502) 852-7158

Office Hours (Summer 2003 Term): 11:40-1:00 MWF or by appointment

Summer 2003 Courses

• English 625: Methods in ESL
  
  This course examines theories and issues concerning first and second language acquisition; types, strategies, and styles of learning a second language; factors affecting success in learning a second language; interlanguage and evidence of stages of development in second language learning; methods and procedures for teaching and testing listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and developing students' working knowledge of the grammar, sounds, and semantics of the language. We will also look at theoretical foundations, cultural considerations, and classroom practices/materials. Instruction will be provided through assigned readings, classroom discussions and activities, and in individual and group writing assignments.
  
  
  • Course Syllabus
  • Lesson Format for Final Project
  • Kentucky's Learning Goals and Academic Expectations
  • Index of TESOL Publications
  • Praxis Test Dates
  • Praxis Test at a Glance: 0360 Teaching English as a Second Language
  • ESL Endorsement Guidelines: University of Louisville
  • Facsimile of ESL Endorsement Program Advising Form
  • ESL Endorsement Website
  • TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Website
  • Kentucky TESOL Affiliate (use Internet Explorer only)
  
  
  
• English 626: ESL Endorsement Portfolio
  
  Assists post-service teachers in preparing and submitting their ESL endorsement portfolios for review in order to complete the continuous assessment plan for the endorsement. Review takes place in the final phase of the course, of which self-assessment and peer assessment are components. Restricted to ESL endorsement candidates.
  Prerequisite: All other ESL endorsement requirements completed.
  
  
  • Course Syllabus
  • Lesson Format for ESL Endorsement Portfolio
  • Kentucky's Learning Goals and Academic Expectations
  • Checklist for Portfolio Evaluation
  • ESL Endorsement Guidelines: University of Louisville
  • ESL Endorsement Website

Information about the ESL Endorsement to a Kentucky Teaching Certificate is available at the ESL Endorsement Program Website.

Information about the Intensive English as a Second Language Program is available at the IESL Program Website.

If you want to contact me, send e-mail to: Karen.Mullen@louisville.edu

Other addresses of interest:

Department of English Web Page 315 Bingham Humanities Building (502) 852-6801 FAX: (502) 852-4182	Linguistics Program Web Page (send e-mail to: Elaine O. Wise, Divisional Chair) 303A Bingham Humanities Building (502) 852-7149
College of Arts and Sciences Web Page University of Louisville Louisville Kentucky 40292	IESL Program Web Page (send e-mail to: IESL Program E-Mail Address) LL010 Gardiner Hall (502) 852-5901 FAX: (502) 852-2280
College of Education and Human Development Web Page University of Louisville Louisville Kentucky 40292

 

   

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