PhD in English Language

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics and Technology focuses on English language teaching and assessment with particular emphasis on issues and practices related to technology use in these areas. It prepares students to hold a variety of academic appointments in departments of applied linguistics and English, and professional opportunities in research and development foundations.

B. Required Core Courses

ENG 814 — Introduction to Graduate Studies in Communication: —

Creating a Culture of Research Excellence 3

C. Concentration

Three courses on a particular topic (in or outside of the English Department) according to the student's interest with the advisor's approval.

D. Graduate Seminar

ENG 841 — Seminar in Advanced Pedagogy in Rhetoric and Composition: —

Theory and Research. 3

E. Internship

ENG 874 — Professional Writing Internship — 3

G. Research Courses

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ENG 801: Introduction to Rhetoric and Writing Studies:-

Introduces students to the range of scholarly endeavors in Rhetoric and Writing Studies, with particular emphasis on research methodologies.

ENG 811: English Teaching Methods:-

An advanced course in English teaching methods, stressing theory and its classroom applications, and focusing alternately on such topics as teaching literature, composition, grammar, creative writing, or appropriate combinations of these.

ENG 812: Composition Studies:-

An investigation of research and theories in composition studies from the 1960'ÂTMs to the present, with emphasis on critical literacy and writing in cultural contexts.

ENG 814: Introduction to Graduate Studies in Communication: Creating a Culture of Research Excellence:-

Introduces students to the ideas, history, and literatures of the communication discipline, the areas of concentration in C&J, the faculty research, the expectations in the field. Develops students' research and writing abilities.

ENG 817: Composition Theory and Pedagogy:-

An advanced course in English Composition theory and pedagogy of Basic Writing and first-year composition.

ENG 819: Research Design in Rhetoric and Professional Communication: -

A workshop for advanced graduate students in rhetoric and professional communication. Primary focus on qualitative methods.

ENG 822: Advanced Critical Theory:-

An intensive study of major authors and debates in contemporary critical theory, with emphasis on intercultural discourse.

ENG 823: Rhetoric and Technology:-

An investigation of computer-mediated communication in education, industry, government, and business.

ENG 831: Computer-Assisted Language Testing:-

Principles and practice for the use and study of computers and the Internet in second language assessment.

ENG 834: Research Methods in Applied Linguistics:-

Survey of research traditions in applied linguistics. Focus on theoretical and practical aspects of quantitative and qualitative approaches to applied linguistic study, including experimental and quasiexperimental methods, classroom observation and research, introspective methods, elicitation techniques, case studies, interactional analysis, ethnography, and program evaluation. Computational tools and resources for linguistic research will be highlighted.

ENG 841: Seminar in Advanced Pedagogy in Rhetoric and Composition: Theory and Research:-

Exploration of relationships between theory and practice in current pedagogy. Intensive examination of contemporary theories of post-structuralism, new media, feminism, post-colonialism, or cultural studies and their impact on current pedagogical practice. Participation in pedagogical research and theory building.

ENG 845: Topics in Rhetorical Theory:-

Rhetorical theory, criticism, and/or practice in relation to an historical period or a particular theoretical issue.

ENG 842: Seminar in Technology and Applied Linguistics:-

Topic changes each semester. Topics include advanced methods in natural language processing, technology and literacy in a global context, feedback in CALL programs, and advances in language assessment.

ENG 844: Practicum in Technology and Applied Linguistics:-

Focus on integrating theoretical knowledge with practical expertise. Assess client needs; develop, integrate, and evaluate solutions. Practical understanding of computer applications used in multimedia development. Create web-based or CD-ROM-based multimedia materials. Work with advanced authoring applications.

ENG 845: Seminar: Intercultural Communication:-

Theories and evidence on factors that facilitate and inhibit communication between representatives of different cultural groups, across national boundaries, and among people of different ethnic backgrounds.

ENG 846: Seminar: Culture, Sustainability, and Change:-

Addresses processes of both maintenance and positive transformation within culture, environment, and society.

ENG 847: Seminar: Interpersonal Communication:-

Theories and research on the components and dynamics of interpersonal interaction and comparative analysis of approaches to study of interpersonal communication

ENG 848: Seminar: Organizational Communication:-

Intensive survey of classical and contemporary organizational communication theory emphasizing current research trends. Advanced readings in such topics as organizational innovation, intercultural organizations, critical theory applications to organizations, computer mediated communication, and employee participation.

ENG 849: Graduate Seminar in Rhetoric:-

Presentation and discussion of topics in rhetoric and composition by graduate students, faculty, and visitors.

897 Thesis Preparation:-

Preparation and defense of a satisfactory dissertation proposal. May be taken only once for credit toward the degree, but students must register for this course during each semester or term in which they are working on their dissertation proposal.

ENG 898: Thesis:-

Initial work on the thesis.

ENG 899: Thesis:-

Continuous enrollment required while work on the dissertation continues.