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Ling, Guangming; Wolf, Mikyung Kim; Cho, Yeonsuk; Wang, Yuan – ETS Research Report Series, 2014
Although English-as-a-second-language (ESL) programs for matriculated students have been a presence in U.S. higher education since the 1940s, little has been documented in the literature concerning ESL courses, ESL placement tests, and the procedures in which incoming students are placed into appropriate classes.The present study takes three…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Higher Education, Program Content
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Ruiz, Amanda M.; Many, Joyce E.; Aoulou, Eudes – SRATE Journal, 2011
This study examined uses of adolescent literature included secondary teacher preparation in English, math, science, and social studies education at 12 institutions. Analyses revealed programs emphasized adolescent literature in a variety of ways and most often in courses for English majors. Only two institutions required that prospective math,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Social Studies, Curriculum Research, Curriculum Evaluation
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Chapman, David W.; Tate, Gary – Rhetoric Review, 1987
Concludes that the recent growth of interest in rhetoric has been reflected in the graduate curriculum in English. Looks at program size, content, and curriculum and offers brief outlines of each program studied. (FL)
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, English Curriculum, Graduate Study, Higher Education
O'Donnell, Roy C. – 1990
A survey investigated the structure of doctoral programs in English education. Upon request, 24 universities (out of 36 approached) sent varying kinds of information regarding their programs, including department or program brochures, university-wide graduate bulletins, and explanatory letters. Results indicated great diversity, allowing only…
Descriptors: Doctoral Degrees, Doctoral Programs, English Curriculum, English Departments