Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Minor

The Minor in TESL prepares students to teach English to nonnative speakers of English, either in community programs in the United States or in overseas locations. The Minor provides understanding of how languages work and practical and theoretical applications in how English is taught to those who do not speak English natively. The TESL Minor prepares students to cross cultural boundaries to learn about, interact with, and assist speakers of other languages in learning English, the leading global language today. A TESL Minor will help students become global citizens through interacting with and teaching those from around the world who come to the United States and by giving students skills that will allow them to live and work in other countries.

Requirements

All classes listed are requirements for the Minor in TESL (15 credits). A C or better is required in each course used to satisfy the minor. The minor must include at least 3 credits that are not used to meet any other department, college, or university requirement.

ENGL 2190	Introduction to Linguistics	3
LING 3220	Language and Society	3
LING 3240	Introduction to Teaching ESL Literacy	3
LING 3250	Teaching Methods for ESL Learners: Oral Communication Skills	3
ENGL 4250	Second Language Learning and Teaching	3

The Teaching English as a Second Language Undergraduate Minor is an LAS Minor. In addition to University policies governing minors, LAS minors require at least 6 credits in courses numbered 3000 and above, with a grade of C or higher.