TESOL - A.B.

TESOL-Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The TESOL major provides specialized instruction in the theory and skills of teaching second language acquisition, equipping students to change the world in a tangible way. The TESOL curriculum includes a rigorous core that covers language/linguistics, language acquisition, TESL/TEFL theory, assessment practices, and cultural awareness and experience. Graduates with a TESOL major should be prepared to teach English to adult speakers of other languages around the world. The education major in TESOL is further designed to add training and specific experience in elementary and secondary schools (see education section of the catalog).

Requirements

42-54

Intercultural

3

INT-220

Intercultural Relationships

3

English/TESOL

21

ENG-170

Introduction to Linguistics

3

ENG-241

Studies in English Grammar

3

TSL-203

TESOL Theoretical Foundations

3

TSL-305

Second Language Acquisition

3

TSL-350

TESOL Assessment and Testing

3

TSL-420

English Linguistics for TESOL

3

TSL-450

English Grammar Pedagogy

3

TESOL Methods and Practicum

6

EDU-382TE

TESOL Methods and Materials

3

TSL-385

Practicum in TESOL

3

Foreign Language

0-12

 

Foreign language, OR

0-12

 

demonstration of intermediate-level competency

0

Electives

(Choose at least one course from all three areas)

12

Language Studies

 

ENG-352

History of the English Language

3

WRI-165

English Language and Composition

3

WRI-210

Theories and Methods of Writing Consultancy

1-3

Any foreign language course (in addition to competency requirement)

3-6

Intercultural Studies

 

INT-266

Social Ministry in Urban Setting

3

INT-350

Transformational Development Principles

3

INT-402

Contemporary Global Issues

3

SOC-225

Cultural Anthropology

3

Communication

 

COM-115

Introduction to Human Communication

3

COM-252

Beginning Acting

3

COM-352

Interpersonal Communication

3

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