Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Classes

TESL 433 : Language and Culture

Focuses on the interrelationships of language and culture, aspects of linguistic and cultural diversity, cross-cultural communications, and cultural issues in the classroom. Emphasizes techniques for fostering cooperative learning, resolving conflicts, and meeting student needs in multicultural and language classrooms.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Minimum sophomore standing and EU writing proficiency.

TESL 436 : Second Language Acquisition

Explains theories and models of second language acquisition. Includes psychological, political, and socio-cultural factors' contribution to second language acquisition, processes involved in acquiring a second language, and instructional implications of recent findings.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Minimum sophomore standing and EU Writing Proficiency.

TESL 439 : ESL Materials and Curriculum

Reviews and analyzes curriculum, materials, and assessment tools currently used in professional teaching of English to speakers of other languages. Includes research-based discussion of up-to-date practices in course design that most effectively reach second-language students.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

TESL 433, TESL 436, and TESL 445.

TESL 445 : History and Structure of the English Language

Introduces modern linguistics analysis including semantics, syntax, phonology, structural, and transformational-generative approaches to grammar. Introduces a brief history of the English language including historical forces leading to changes, internal changes based on structure and phonetics, and English dialects. Cross-listed with ENGL 445.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

For TEFL and TESOL students: TESL 433 or TESL 436.

TESL 493 : Special Topics in TESOL

Explores issues related to English Second Language (ESL) teaching situations in K-12 schools in the United States. Topics include the following: making content accessible to English Language Learners (ELLs) through scaffolding and sheltering techniques; aligning formative and summative assessments for ELLs with non-language assessments; and working with classroom teachers and administrators.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

TESL 336, TESL 433, TESL 436, and TESL 439.