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

Introduction

The TESOL minor is intended to equip students with knowledge and skills necessary for teaching English as a second or foreign language, whether overseas or in other educational settings. Those who wish to enter a graduate degree program in TESOL will build a strong foundation in this field. This program does not lead to an endorsement in ESOL at K-12, unless students are already admitted to the undergraduate initial teaching licensure program in the College of Education.

Students should consult with the ESOL program coordinator to plan their course of study. A student enrolling in ESOL and EDUC courses should have at least junior standing and must complete all courses with a grade of C or better.

Minor Requirements

TESOL Core: 13 credits

ESOL 444 - Educational Linguistics ESOL Teachers 3 credit(s)
ESOL 460 - Foundations of ESOL Methods 2 credit(s)
ESOL 464 - ESOL Methods Assessment & Technology 2 credit(s)
ESOL 450 - Cultural Constructs/Diversity ESOL Educ 2 credit(s) *
ESOL 470 - Bilingualism & Biliteracy Development 2 credit(s)
ESOL 480 - Pedagogical Grammar of English 2 credit(s)

Language and Cultural Competency**

French, Chinese, Spanish, German or Japanese language courses through 201 level 4-12 credits
OR
French, Chinese, Spanish, German or Japanese language proficiency through 201 level
AND
One of the Following:

FREN, CHIN, SPAN, GER, JAPN language course (202 or above)

ANTH 241 /MUS 241 - Introduction to World Music 4 credit(s)
ARTHI 276 - Art & Architecture of Asia 4 credit(s)
ARTHI 342 - Islamic Art and Architecture 4 credit(s)
HIST 211 - Japan Past & Present With Film 4 credit(s)
PHIL 305 - Asian Philosophy 4 credit(s)
POLS 231 - Contemporary Middle East 4 credit(s)
SPAN 325 - Mexican-American Cultural Exploration 4 credit(s)
WORL 325 - Mentoring & Tutoring in the Languages 2 credit(s)
WORL 365 - Teaching Lang & Culture Elem School 4 credit(s)

Total: 17-23 Credits

* Note: eight credits of upper division credits are required for the minor.

** Those who wish to count a different course toward the language and cultural competency requirement must get an approval from the TESOL minor advisor.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will:

Understand theory and research related to linguistics and second language acquisition
Form a knowledge of cultural diversity and the impact of diversity on learning, including historical backgrounds and current legislation related to ESOL and Bilingual education policies