2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Teaching English as a Second Language Minor


Banner Code: TESL

Web: linguistics.gmu.edu

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.

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


Five required courses (15 credits)


Students must have approval from the director to register for 500-level courses.

One elective course (3 credits) chosen from:


Other relevant courses may be applied to the minor with the prior written approval of the director. Students must have approval from the director to register for 500-level courses.

Total: 18 credits