Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Interdisciplinary Minor)
The short-term TESOL minor program is intended for students who desire to teach English to speakers of other languages. It is not designed as certification for the U.S. public school system, which can be obtained through the School of Education. This program focuses on the theories and the practice of teaching English, including English-language structure and acquisition, sociocultural knowledge, language pedagogy and field experience.
Requirements for a TESOL Minor (16) | ||
|---|---|---|
| TES 361/EDU 361 | Second-Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TES 362/EDU 362 | ELL Methodology | 3 |
| TES 388/EL 388 | Structure and Development of the English Language | 3 |
| TES 372/EDU 372 | Refugee and Immigrant Experiences | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| TES 364/EDU 364 | 1 | |
Courses
| TES 120 | Introduction to Sociology (Cross-listed as SO 120) | 3 |
| TES 361 | Second-Language Acquisition (Cross-listed as EDU 361) | 3 |
| TES 362 | ELL Methodology (Cross-listed as EDU 362) | 3 |
| TES 364 | TESOL Field Experience (Cross-listed as EDU 364) | 1-3 |
| TES 372 | Refugee and Immigrant Experiences (Cross-listed as EDU 372) | 3 |
| TES 388 | Structure and Development of the English Language (Cross-listed as EL 388) | 3 |
| TES 398 | Intercultural Communication (Cross-listed as COM 398) | 3 |
Program Contact
GREGG BREKKE