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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)  

  

The minor in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) is a 15-credit hour course of study for undergraduate students who might want to work in English language programs in the United States or English language programs abroad before beginning a more in-depth professional preparation as graduate students. The program of study for the TESOL minor develops students’ understanding of language acquisition patterns, teaching methods, curriculum design, and sociocultural factors that influence teaching and learning. This practice-oriented minor supports majors who contemplate becoming an English/adult English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language professional in the future.  

The minor will consist of a minimum of 15 credit hours in courses distributed as indicated below. 

Group A: Core Courses (9 cr) 

  • ENG Z 205  Introduction to the English Language (3 cr) 
  • ENG Z 432  Second Language Acquisition (3 cr)    
  • ENG Z 434  Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language (3 cr) 

Group B: Elective Courses-Choose two of the following (6 cr) 

  • ENG Z 206  Introduction to Language Use (3 cr) OR ENG Z 310  Language in Context: Sociolinguistics (3 cr) 
  • ENG Z 370  Second Language Writing (3 cr)  
  • ENG Z 441  Materials Preparation for ESL Instruction (3 cr.) 
  • ENG Z 405  Topics in the Study of Language (ex.: Generation 1.5Second Language Learning and Technology, other)  
  • ENG E 398  Internship in English (meets Capstone requirement for English majors)  

Substitute courses 

Students may petition, either before or after taking a course, to count a course toward the minor. Students will petition the faculty member coordinating the TESOL minor.