{"id":7064,"date":"2019-11-04T23:56:56","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T23:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/sls\/?page_id=7064"},"modified":"2025-10-08T13:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T23:15:28","slug":"catalog-descriptions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/sls\/catalog-descriptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Catalog Descriptions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

SLS Courses<\/h3>\n

Below are the SLS catalog descriptions. For the detailed course descriptions, please navigate to the semester you are interested in under “Courses.”<\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 130 INTRODUCTION TO PIDGIN IN HAWAI’I<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Introduction to contemporary Pidgin in Hawai’i; sociolinguistics of Pidgin; language attitudes; language discrimination; the role of Pidgin in contemporary Hawai’i, including in media, educational, and interpersonal contexts. Gen Ed: HAP<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 150 LEARNING LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATING IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n

Historical\/global perspective on being\/becoming multilingual\/multicultural, encompassing cases of second language learning, teaching, use, growth, change, loss across the world, ancient times to present, supporting individuals’ motivations and abilities concerning second languages and cultures. Gen Ed: FGC<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 170 LANGUAGE BY THE NUMBERS<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

TBA<\/p>\n

Gen Ed: FQ<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 218 SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING & TECHNOLOGY<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Introduction to the use of technology in second language learning; pros and cons of specific new applications and established technologies; project-based and oriented; developing multilingual\/ multicultural understanding through technology. Includes an emphasis on instruction in writing. Gen Ed\/Focus: DS, WI<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 250 TOPICS IN LEARNING AND USING SECOND LANGUAGES<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Reviews practices of second language learning, use, and maintenance. Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in the class schedule. Repeatable one time for different topics, up to six credits with consent.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 280 BILINGUALISM: COGNITION AND CULTURE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Introduction to bi-\/multilingualism as a phenomenon at the level of society and as a characteristic of individual speakers; discussion of recent media reports and popular myths about bilingualism in relation to research-based evidence. Gen Ed: DS<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 301 BASIC LANGUAGE CONCEPTS FOR SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING, TEACHING, AND USE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Introduction to language structure and function in the domains of sound, words, sentences, and discourse, with specific focus on description, analysis, and research into learner language. Pre: Sophomore standing or higher.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 302 SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Theoretical foundations for the learning and teaching of second\/ foreign languages. Includes an emphasis on instruction in writing. Pre: upper division standing. Focus: WI<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 303 SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Survey of methodology; basic concepts and practices. Pre: 302 (or concurrent). Focus: OC<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 304 SOCIOLINGUISTICS OF MULTILINGUALISM<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Explores major themes in sociolinguistics that are relevant to L2\/multilingual contexts, including language ideology, language variation, language and culture, and language and identity and how L2 users and multilingual people grapple with these issues. Sophomore standing or higher. Gen Ed\/Focus: DS, WI<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 311 SECOND LANGUAGE TESTING<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Measurement and evaluation of achievement and proficiency in second language learning. Pre: 302 or 303 (or concurrent), or consent.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 312 TECHNIQUES IN SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING: READING & WRITING<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n

Methods and materials. Issues in teaching; survey of available materials and practice in their adaptation. Includes an emphasis on instruction and feedback in oral communication. Pre: 302 (or concurrent). Focus: OC<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSLS 313 TECHNIQUES IN SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING: LISTENING & SPEAKING<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The use of a second language (L2) in spontaneous communication often serves as an overarching goal of L2 learning. In this course, we will consider two key constructs behind this spontaneous communication: speaking and listening. We will draw upon theoretical, empirical, and pedagogical scholarship to gain an understanding of not only how each skill develops, but how we, as potential L2 teachers, can address each skill in our classroom practice. This entails an understanding of contextual, cognitive, and social considerations. We will review practical knowledge relevant to task creation, lesson planning, curriculum development, and skill assessment.<\/p>\n