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
Students may earn a minor in TESL by completing 15 credits distributed as follows:
| Required courses | ||
| ENGL 2190 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENGL 4250 | Second Language Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| Linguistic structure (select one) | ||
| LING 2200 | Descriptive English Grammar | 3 |
| LING 3200 | Topics in Linguistic Structure | 3 |
| LING 3710 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| LING 4370 | Grammatical Analysis | 3 |
| Language in use (select one) | ||
| LING 3190 | Studies in Language Use | 3 |
| LING 3220 | Language and Society | 3 |
| Language teaching (select one) | ||
| LING 3180 | Introduction to ESL methods and materials | 3 |
| LING 3240 | Introduction to Teaching ESL Literacy | 3 |
| LING 3250 | Teaching Methods for ESL Learners: Oral Communication Skills | 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.