Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor
Coordinator: Associate Professor Eidum
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 3060 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Theory and Practice | 4 sh |
| EDU 3650 | Methods and Materials in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) | 4 sh |
| ENG 3985 | Writing Internship | 1-4 sh |
Choose one:
Choose one:
Select 4 semester hours from the following:
| EDU 2980 | Children's Literature and Arts Integration | 4 sh |
| EDU 3230 | Literacy Development I: Principles and Practices | 4 sh |
| EDU 3240 | Literacy Development II: Strategies and Instruction for Struggling Readers | 4 sh |
| EDU 3250 | Adolescent Literacies | 4 sh |
| EDU 4280 | Methods of Teaching World Languages | 4 sh |
| EDU 4500 | Teaching Diverse Learners in Middle and Secondary Schools | 4 sh |
| EDU 4510 | Teaching Diverse Learners | 4 sh |
| EDU 4540 | Early Childhood Language and Literacy | 4 sh |
| ENG 2040 | Language in Society | 4 sh |
| ENG 2050 | Grammar | 4 sh |
| ENG 2130 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 4 sh |
| ENG 3010 | Introduction to Linguistics | 4 sh |
| ENG 3020 | History of the English Language | 4 sh |
| ENG 3090 | Writing Center Workshop | 4 sh |
| ENG 3900 | Teaching Literature: Canons, Cultures and Classrooms | 4 sh |
| ENG 3580 | Young Adult Literature | 4 sh |
| ENG 4160 | Teaching Creative Writing in the Community | 4 sh |
| FRE 3011 | VOICES OF IDENTITY THROUGH FRENCH PHONETICS | 4 sh |
| GBL 2300 | THE CALL OF SOUTH AFRICA | 4 sh |
| GBL 2310 | PERU: THE LIVING HERITAGE OF THE ANDES | 4 sh |
| GBL 2800 | CHINA: THE FLYING DRAGON | 4 sh |
| GBL 2970 | MALAWI: THE WARM HEART OF AFRICA | 4 sh |
| SPN 3410 | STRUCTURES OF SPANISH LANGUAGE | 4 sh |
| SPN 3600 | VOICES 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 demonstrate and model an asset perspective for interactions with students, family and community stakeholders in the multilingual community.
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 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.