ICCM 106 ICEG 232, Advanced Oral Communication, presents theories of persuasion, non-verbal techniques and voice control for advanced presenters. Activities include study of film clips. Debate strategies, stage and sales presentation will also be examined. ICEG 243 Belief Systems in English Usage
ICEG 243, Belief Systems in English Usage, examines Norse, Greek, and other mythologies, the Bible and the Arthurian Cycle as they affect the use of the English language in both spoken and written forms. Students will be able to understand connotative allusions to expand their cultural literacy and their decoding/encoding skills. ICEG 250 Introduction to Linguistics
ICEG 250, Introduction to Linguistics, provides an introduction to the major characteristics and components of human language, focusing on the power and complexity of language, its influence on interactions and its contributions to understanding. The course includes definitions of and lectures on syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and other topics in the field. ICEG 265 Literature into Film
ICEG 265, Literature into Film, offers a selection poems, plays, stories and novels that have been made into movies. Discussions will focus on the difference imposed by the printed word and cinema in shaping the same material into different artistic expressions. Typical films might include Ishiguro’s Remains of the Day or Tennessee William’s A Street Car Named Desire. ICEG 342 Diverse English Speaking Cultures
ICEG342, Diverse Speaking English Cultures, is a study of the new millennium’s blending of backgrounds and ethnicities from the perspectives of language and literature. Students read works from writers representing a variety of English speaking cultures across the world. They then discuss and write about specific themes - such as identity, prejudice, the individual and society, and gender roles - as they are embodied across these cultures. This course emphasises better preparation for study in the upper division courses. ICEG 344 Language and Culture
ICEG 344, Language and Culture, is an examination of the interplay between language and culture. Topics covered will include the Sapir/Whorf hypothesis, culture and vocabulary, culture and interaction styles, culture and discourse styles, contrastive semantics, and contrastive rhetoric, including non-verbal and paralanguage. ICEG 353 Linguistic Interaction and communication Theory
ICEG 353, Linguistic Interaction and Communication Theory, provides an examination of various aspects of linguistic communication; conversational maxims, politeness, metaphor, discourse structure, message models, system theories, social interaction, and other related topics. ICEG 355 The Story of English
ICEG 355, The Story of English, examines the development of English from its Indo-European origins to its contemporary varieties and dialects. English will be shown to have changed and grown in structure and vocabulary, depending on time and place. The Public Broadcasting Service production and selections from other media will be shown. ICEG 360 Literature for Children and Young Adults
ICEG 360, Literature for Children and Young Adults, provides a survey of the genre of literature for the young, noting the style, technique and methods used in this specialized genre. Selected readings from diverse authors such as Ursula Le Guin, Maya Angelou and E. B. White will be studied. (recommended for primary school teachers) ICEG 425 Advanced Rhetoric
ICEG 425, Advanced Rhetoric, will offer a study of and practice with expository and persuasive prose. Students will investigate methods of invention, form and style. Workshops and tutorials will provide guidance for students to form a personal style, editing and redrafting prose for research or publication. Some hours may be required in the Resource Center (under guidance) to assist ICCM 104, ICCM 105 and ICCM 106 students. ICEG 461 Topics in Comparative Literature A: Poetry
ICEG 461, Topics in Comparative Literature A: Poetry, provides in-depth study of poetry, including: metrics, forms, themes, eras, ethnic voices, bilingual verse throughout history. ICEG 462 Topics in Comparative Literature B: Short Story and Novel
ICEG 462, Topics in Comparative Literature B: Short Story and Novel, is an analysis of key themes, motifs and principles which integrate philosophy, psychology, politics, sociology and the history of ideas with literature around the world. ICEG 463 Topics in Comparative Literature C: Drama
ICEG 463, Topics in Comparative Literature C: Drama, is an examination of historical perspectives, movements, forms and major playwrights from different cultures, languages and historical periods. ICEG 484 First and Second Language Acquisition
ICEG 484, First and Second Language Acquisition, is study of past and current theories emphasizing first and second language acquisition. Units will include learning acquisition (Krashen), competence and performance (Hymes), language universals (Chomsky) and cognitive varieties in language learning. ICEG 485 Teaching Methodology A: Basic to Lower Intermediate Students
ICEG 485, Teaching Methodology A: Basic to Lower Intermediate Students, presents an overview of the theory and practice teaching English to beginner students. Topics covered include various methodologies and their theoretical underpinnings, teaching emphasis on listening/speaking, teaching children, teaching young adults, teaching adults, classroom management, materials design and evaluation, and construction and evaluation of tests. The course focus is on student-centered activity-based instruction. ICEG 486 Teaching Methodology B: Upper Intermediate to Advanced Students
Prerequisite: ICEG 485 ICEG 486, Teaching Methodology B: Upper Intermediate to Advanced Students, presents an overview of the theory and practice teaching English to advanced students. Topics covered include: various methodologies and their theoretical underpinnings, teaching emphasis on reading/writing, teaching children, teaching young adults, teaching adults, classroom management, materials design and evaluation, and construction and evaluation of tests. Focus is on lecture listening/notetaking and more academic reading and writing skills. ICEG 490 Senior Project
In ICEG 490, Senior Project, students design and complete a project in the field of English Studies. The project is supervised by at least one instructor and the English Program Director. Instructors from other, related fields may also serve as advisors with the project. For students who select the English Teaching Preparation track, a practicum in teaching English may serve as the senior project.