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:
| ENG3060 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Theory and Practice | 4 sh |
| EDU3650 | Methods and Materials in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) | 4 sh |
| ENG3985 | Writing Internship | 1-4 sh |
Choose one:
Choose one:
Select 4 semester hours from the following:
| EDU2980 | Children's Literature and Arts Integration | 4 sh |
| EDU3230 | Literacy Development I: Principles and Practices | 4 sh |
| EDU3240 | Literacy Development II: Strategies and Instruction for Struggling Readers | 4 sh |
| EDU3250 | Adolescent Literacies | 4 sh |
| EDU4280 | Methods of Teaching World Languages | 4 sh |
| EDU4500 | Teaching Diverse Learners in Middle and Secondary Schools | 4 sh |
| EDU4510 | Teaching Diverse Learners | 4 sh |
| EDU4540 | Early Childhood Language and Literacy | 4 sh |
| ENG2040 | Language in Society | 4 sh |
| ENG2050 | Grammar | 4 sh |
| ENG2130 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 4 sh |
| ENG3010 | Introduction to Linguistics | 4 sh |
| ENG3020 | History of the English Language | 4 sh |
| ENG3090 | Writing Center Workshop | 4 sh |
| ENG3900 | Teaching Literature: Canons, Cultures and Classrooms | 4 sh |
| ENG3580 | Young Adult Literature | 4 sh |
| ENG4160 | Teaching Creative Writing in the Community | 4 sh |
| FRE3011 | Voices of Identity Through French Phonetics | 4 sh |
| GBL2300 | The Call of South Africa | 4 sh |
| GBL2310 | Peru: The Living Heritage of the Andes | 4 sh |
| GBL2800 | China: The Flying Dragon | 4 sh |
| GBL2970 | Malawi: The Warm Heart of Africa | 4 sh |
| SPN3410 | Structures of Spanish Language | 4 sh |
| SPN3600 | 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.