Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) Minor

The TESOL minor is a cross-disciplinary program designed to provide introductory preparation for teaching English to speakers of other languages in U.S. based K-12 programs, adult education, as well as educators in a global context. The mission of the TESOL minor is to foster the development of critically-engaged, effective English as a Second Language educators who are prepared to teach in the United States or abroad. The five-course sequence has three foundational courses in English and Education, along with a required teaching internship. Additionally, students will have options for two additional courses in language and education from a variety of departments.

Required Courses:

ENG 306TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL): THEORY AND PRACTICE

4 sh

EDU 365METHODS AND MATERIALS IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (TESOL)

4 sh

ENG 381WRITING INTERNSHIP

1-4 sh

Choose one:

EDU 211EDUCATION AND SOCIETY

4 sh

SOC 243SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION

4 sh

Choose one:

ENG 205GRAMMAR

4 sh

ENG 301INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS

4 sh

Select 4 semester hours from the following:

EDU 298CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AND ARTS INTEGRATION

4 sh

EDU 323LITERACY DEVELOPMENT I: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

4 sh

EDU 324LITERACY DEVELOPMENT II: STRATEGIES & INSTRUCTION FOR STRUGGLING READERS

4 sh

EDU 325MIDDLE GRADES LITERACY

4 sh

EDU 428METHODS OF TEACHING WORLD LANGUAGES

4 sh

EDU 450TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS IN MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

4 sh

EDU 451TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS

4 sh

EDU 454EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE AND LITERACY

4 sh

ENG 204LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY

4 sh

ENG 205GRAMMAR

4 sh

ENG 213INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING

4 sh

ENG 301INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS

4 sh

ENG 302HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

4 sh

ENG 319WRITING CENTER WORKSHOP

4 sh

ENG 363TEACHING LITERATURE: CANONS, CULTURES AND CLASSROOMS

4 sh

ENG 399YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

4 sh

ENG 416TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING IN THE COMMUNITY

4 sh

FRE 324VOICES OF IDENTITY THROUGH FRENCH PHONETICS

4 sh

GBL 230THE CALL OF SOUTH AFRICA

4 sh

GBL 231PERU: THE LIVING HERITAGE OF THE ANDES

4 sh

GBL 280CHINA: THE FLYING DRAGON

4 sh

GBL 297MALAWI: THE WARM HEART OF AFRICA

4 sh

SPN 341STRUCTURES OF SPANISH LANGUAGE

4 sh

SPN 360VOICES OF IDENTITY THROUGH SPANISH PHONETICS

4 sh

OR OTHER APPROVED ELECTIVES

Program Outcomes

Students will be able to understand the various structures of the English language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse) and their role in speaking, writing, listening, and reading.

Students will design, implement, and assess K-12, post-secondary, community programs for multilingual learners.

Students will be able to understand of cross-linguistic differences and variations in language in social, regional and historical contexts and how these differences may influence language acquisition and performance.

Students will be able to identify, assess, and implement appropriate instructional materials, approaches, and methods for learners at a range of developmental stages, from varying cultures and linguistic backgrounds. They will have multiple opportunities to apply these skills in educational settings.

Students will be able to understand the processes of first and second language development and the development of bilingualism/multilingualism.

Students will demonstrate knowledge of and appropriate use of assessment tools, including informal/formal, individual/group, formative/summative instruments and provide opportunities for application of skills.

Students will be able to understand and utilize educational research as informed consumers, with the ability to find, analyze and synthesize relevant research materials, including the ability to think critically about existing issues and inequities in the field.

Students will demonstrate and model an asset perspective for interactions with students, family and community stakeholders in the multilingual community.

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