FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES (FL) Courses offered in English FL 0100. TOEFL Preparation for International Students/(3).On Demand. Introduction to the TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language as well as an in-depth concentration in each of the three areas of the test: listening comprehension, structure, and reading comprehension. Students will have the opportunity to learn important test-taking strategies to improve their TOEFL scores. Course counts as three hours credit twoard course load and full-time student eligibility, but does not count toward hours required for graduation (see "Institutional Credit"). FL 1000. English for International Students/(3).F. Listening, speaking, reading and writing English for advanced students whose first language is not English. Emphasis on communication in a variety of academic and social settings. This course is self-paced to enable the student to concentrate on individual needs and problem areas. In addition to class meetings, students will be assigned a tutor to assist them with assignments. FL 2010. Mythology/(3).On Demand. Examination of the chief Graeco-Roman myths, their influence on artists and writers of western culture, and their place as examples of human mythopoeic tendencies. Open to all students. No prior knowledge of Latin required for enrollment. (MULTI-CULTURAL) (CORE: HUMANITIES/LITERATURE) FL 2050. Linguistics & Language Learning/(3).F. A survey of sounds/intonation, word formation, syntax, semantics and pragmatics and their application to learning a second language. Different theoretical approaches to these issues will be explained. Students will apply linguistic concepts to problems in a variety of languages. The course will also show how linguistics analyzes dialects and resolves problems of language learning and teaching. Prerequisite: A year of foreign language or permission of the instructor. Offered alternate falls. FL 3010. Second Language Acquisition/(3).S. A survey of the leading theories of language acquisition (experiential, cognitive, linguistic-theoretical) and their application to ESL pedagogy. The fundamental questions addressed in the course will be: how learners acquire a second language; similarities between first and second language acquisition; and, ramifications of second language acquisition for classroom instruction. Prerequisites: Two years of foreign language and FL 2050. Offered alternate springs. FL 3020. Language, Society and the Teaching of ESL/(3).S. This course examines the interaction of language in society and investigates the practices, tendencies and the associated difficulties of persons identified with one culture seeking to communicate with persons of another culture. The course emphasizes the effects of cross-cultural communication on second language teaching. Prerequisites: Two years of foreign language and FL 2050. Offered alternate springs. FL 3120. Teaching Foreign Languages/(6).F. A study of methods, instructional strategies, organization and administration for teaching second languages in the K-12 curriculum, designed to allow students to meet Standards for Second Language Teachers as defined by the NC State Board of Education. Experiences will include development of unit and lesson plans, classroom observations, and micro-teaching. It is strongly advised that other requirements for licensure (except student teaching) be completed prior to taking this course. (Same as CI 3120.) Required for B.S. degree with K-12 teacher licensure. FL 3500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S. FL 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).On Demand. A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation. Grading will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. FL 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand. FL 3550. Survey of Chinese and Japanese Literatures/(3).On Demand. To examine works of representative masters in various genres from the beginning to early twentieth century, by studying the translation of the works. Class is conducted in English. Prerequisite: ENG 1100. FL 4010. Afro-Hispanic Literature/(3).On Demand. A survey of Afro-Hispanic contributions to Spanish and Spanish American Literature in works written by Afro-Hispanic authors. An examination of literary themes on the life and culture of Blacks in Spanish-speaking America in the texts of representative Latin American authors underscoring outstanding historical facts and sociological concepts. FL 4020. European Languages and Culture Through Films/(3).On Demand. Comprehensive analysis of European cultures through films, with special emphasis on the historical, political, social, and philosophical representations of life in selected foreign countries in recent decades. Content will vary. FL 4550. Structure of Modern English for TESL/(3).F.On Demand. This course will investigate the structure of the English language from the viewpoint of modern linguistics. Focus will be placed on the role of grammar in the second language classroom and methods of teaching grammar in a communicative context. Prerequisites: Two years of foreign language and FL 2050. [Dual-listed with FL 5550.] FL 4551. Materials & Methods in TESL/(3).S.On Demand. A survey of various methods and materials to teach English to speakers of other languages. Discussion will focus on factors affecting how curricula are developed to most effectively teach speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture to ESL students. Central to this course will be: an emphasis on various methods used to teach ESL holistically and in the context of a particular content; assessment; materials and resources; and the growth and development of the field of ESL. Prerequisite: Two years of foreign language and FL 2050. [Dual-listed with FL 5551.] FL 4555. Practicum in TESL/(3).S.On Demand. This course provides future ESL teachers with experience teaching English to speakers of other languages in a supervised setting. As a part of this course, students complete a project/portfolio for use in future instruction. Prerequisites: Two years of foreign language and FL 2050, 3010, 3020, 4550. May be taken concurrently with FL 4551. [Dual-listed with FL 5555.]