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2009-2010 University Catalog

Teaching English as a Second Language Minor

Banner Code: TESL

The minor in teaching English as a second language (TESL) helps prepare undergraduate students to teach nonnative speakers of English in the United States or abroad. This course of study combines linguistic theory, second language acquisition theory, and ESL teaching methodology.

The minor in TESL may be pursued concurrently with any undergraduate major. English majors concentrating in linguistics can apply up to 9 credits in LING used for the major to the TESL minor. Students in the TESL minor must have approval from the director to register for the 500-level courses in the TESL program.

This program of study is offered by the Department of English .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  chapter of this catalog.

Course Work

Students pursuing this minor complete 18 credits, distributed as follows:

Five required courses (15 credits):

One elective course (3 credits) chosen from:

  • Any course in a foreign language beyond the college requirement for the BA degree

Note:

Other suitable elective courses may be applied to the minor with the prior approval of the director.