A course designed to foster an understanding of the fundamental notions of critical inquiry and to provide training in intellectual and practical skills common to research in the areas of applied linguistics, film and literary studies.
Students are introduced to major schools of thought in contemporary Linguistics and Appplied Linguistics. They develop a deeper understanding of current academic discourses in selected sub-disciplines of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics.
RUSS 603Approaches to Language Didactics0.50 units
Students become familiar with the theorectical foundations of language teaching methodologies and develop a deeper understanding of their own work as language instructors.
RUSS 604Approaches to Film and Performance Theory0.50 units
Major currents in film and performance theory are discussed and applied to films and dramatic works so that students can develop their own critical postition.