TESOL @ SUNY Oswego
TESOL @ SUNY Oswego
SUNY Oswego's program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed to prepare individuals to become specialized in teaching English to non-native English speakers. The flexibility of the program allows students from a variety of majors to double major in TESOL. The program contains a core curriculum of 43 semester hours, including teaching experience, and an interdisciplinary concentration of 36 hours in Linguistics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSKQYMnvUJk
Psst! Written English is Trying to Tell You Something!
Dr. Bruce Long Peng-holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Arizona and an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language from Northern Arizona University. He is a professor of Linguistics and Education at SUNY Oswego, and he currently teaches TESOL methods courses and a range of Linguistics courses. Together with Jean Ann and Patricia Russo, they were the recipients of a $553,488 grant to develop an undergraduate clinically rich teacher preparation program from 2012 to 2014. He is the author of numerous articles on education and linguistics and Analyzing Sound Patterns, a linguistics textbook published by Cambridge University Press. Bruce has just completed a TESOL methods textbook manuscript entitled "Content-based Instruction: A Guide to Teaching English through English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies".
Dr. Bruce Long Peng
(315) 312-2635
Many thanks to SUNY Oswego's Bruce Long Peng (and Jean Ann) for your support of ENL families and teachers in our region. We appreciate your tireless efforts including creating an annual "Discover College Day" for local ELL and migrant students!
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SUNY Oswego TESOL - Welcome to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction! The primary mission of this department is the preparation of socially conscious teachers who promote authentic learning for all students in the public and private schools of New York State, the Northeast region, and the nation. SUNY TESOL is part of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.Staff Page: https://www.oswego.edu/curriculum-and-instruction/faculty-and-staff
Why Study Linguistics? English Linguistics is the scientific study of the English Language. It explores the areas of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and other related areas. From the basics of the sounds of English to the larger role of context in the meaning of English words, English is both a structured and fluid language.
What Teachers Need to Know About Language- Classroom teachers should be able to answer a basic set of questions about oral and written language.
Analyzing Sound Patterns, An Introduction to Phonology - Written by Dr. Bruce Long Peng and published by Cambridge University Press in 2013, Analyzing Sound Patterns is a clear and concise introduction to phonological phenomena, covering a wide range of issues. Great for the new graduate or undergraduate student.
Frequency of Occurrence and Ease of Articulation of Sign Language Handshapes-the Taiwanese Example by Dr. Jean Ann, SUNY Oswego-Dr. Jean Ann presents a detailed examination of hand-shape.
Linguistics and TESOL at SUNY Oswego - This power point by Dr. Jean Ann and Dr. Bruce Long Peng details how to write a linguistics analysis.
Phoneme Inventories of Many Languages-Languages across the world have different phonemic systems. For individuals learning English as a second language, the phonemic system of their first language will influence the production of sounds in English.