CoursesSchedule of SLS BA Courses

When Courses are Offered

To help you plan your course of study in the BA program in SLS, the table below shows when SLS courses for the major are typically offered.

NOTE: SLS 130, 150, 218, and 280 are lower-division introductory courses and are not counted towards the SLS major. However, they can be taken to complete Gen Ed and/or Focus requirements.

Course
Required/ Elective
Focus, etc.
Fall
Spring
Summer
SLS 130 - Introduction to Pidgin in Hawai‘i Introductory
H4
 √
SLS 150 - Learning Languages and Communicating in a Globalized World Introductory
FGC
√
 √
SLS 218 - Introduction to Second Language Learning & Technology Introductory
DS, W1
  √
SLS 280 - Bilingualism: Cognition & Culture Introductory
DS
  √
SLS 301 - Basic Language Concepts Required
√  √
SLS 302 - Second Language Learning Required, Prerequisite
W1
√
√
SLS 303 - Second Language Teaching
Required
√
√
SLS 304 - Sociolinguistics of Multilingualism Required
DS, W1
 √  √
SLS 311 - Second Language Testing
Required
√
√
SLS 312 - Techniques in SL Teaching: Reading & Writing
Elective
O3
√
SLS 313 - Techniques in SL Teaching: Listening & Speaking
Elective
O3
√
SLS 408 - Multilingual Education
Elective
DS, W1
√
√
SLS 418 - Instructional Media
Elective
  W1, O3
√
SLS 430 - Pidgin & Creole English in Hawai‘i
Required
 DS, H4
√
√
√
SLS 460 - English Phonology
Elective
DS, O3
√
SLS 475 - Practicum for Future Language Professionals
Elective
√
SLS 480-alpha*
Required
  (varies)
√
 √  (varies)
SLS 485 (Professionalism in SLS)
Required
  √
√

* NOTE: it is not guaranteed that all SLS courses will be offered as indicated in the schedule above. For current listings, please view the UH Mānoa class availability site.

The table should only be used as a general guide for planning purposes.

  1. SLS 218, 302, 408, and 418 are "Writing Intensive" courses (each counts as one of the general education core requirements for "W" focus). It is recommended that students avoid taking two "W" courses in the same semester.
  2. There are three options to fulfill the second language analysis requirement: 301, 601, or LING 320. Talk with an SLS advisor before deciding which course to take.
  3. SLS 312, 313, 418, and 460 are "Oral Communication" courses (any would meet the general education core requirement for "O" focus).
  4. SLS 130 and 430 fulfill the "H" focus requirement (either would meet the General Ed core requirement for "H" focus).
  • SLS 499 (Directed Reading/Research) is not listed in the chart, but may be possible in any semester or in summer, with permission from a supervising faculty member.
  • 300- and 400-level courses from other fields of study may be used as electives, if approved by your SLS advisor.

*The textbooks listed will be available at the UH bookstore before the semester begins as well as in price comparison shopping agents such as www.bestwebbuys.com and www.addall.com.  If you purchase from the price comparison shopping agents, be sure to allot enough time for delivery, as it can sometimes take 2-3 weeks for delivery.