Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Units: 3

Study of the diachronic nature of language and the phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic features of English in relation to other world language groups. Application of linguistic principles to the classrooms serving multilingual learners. Analysis of common errors in grammar due to first language interference. Discussion of teaching strategies based on current research in second-language acquisition. Credit will not be given for both WL 424 and WL 524.

Offered in Spring Only

Units: 3

Methodologies and current approaches to teaching English as a Second Language. Techniques and strategies for teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking and culture. Selection, adaptation, and creation of instructional materials for various levels of proficiency and teaching situations. Evaluation and assessment of written and oral language proficiency through standardized and non-standardized assessment tools. Students cannot receive credit for both WL 427 and WL 527.

Offered in Fall and Spring

Units: 3

Examination of the complexity of multiculturalism in American society and the challenges faced by immigrant families in adapting to U.S. institutions. Emphasis on understanding historical, legal, cultural and pedagogical issues with respect to multilingual learners in the classroom. Students cannot receive credit for both WL 436 and WL 536.

Offered in Fall Only

Units: 3

Course in which candidates practice and further develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for teaching English language learners through a set of clinical field experiences in a K12, community college, university classroom as well as English language classes provided by community based organizations.

Offered in Fall and Spring

TYPE: Internship Course

Units: 3

This course provides an overview of three main aspects of teaching English as a Foreign Language: planning, instructing, and assessing. Students will examine the most common types of curricula and practice syllabus design, lesson planning, and assessments. They will explore the characteristics of different types of learners [e.g., young learners, post-secondary adults, immigrants, etc.] and their motivation for learning English. Students will practice a variety of communicative, collaborative activities for all levels and contexts.

Offered in Spring Only