Courses
The ESL licensure program consists of the following courses:
FL 424 - Linguistics for ESL Professionals
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 ESL classroom. 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 FL 424 and FL 524.
Offered in Spring Only
WL 424 - Linguistics for Teachers of Multilingual Learners
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
FL 427 - Methods and Materials in Teaching English as a Second Language
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 FL/ECI 427 and FL/ECI 527.
Offered in Fall and Spring
FL 436 - Perspectives on English as a New Language
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 learning English as a new language [ENL]. Students cannot receive credit for both FL/ECI 436 and FL/ECI 536.
GEP: U.S. Diversity
GEP: U.S. Diversity, Equity, and In
Offered in Fall and Spring
FL 440 - Practicum in TESOL [Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages]
Units: 3
Capstone 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 K-12 classroom.
Offered in Fall and Spring
TYPE: Internship Course
The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers a Master of Arts degree with a concentration in TESOL. ESL Add-on Licensure program candidates who may be considering earning the MA in the near future may want to consider completing the graduate level course equivalents (500 level), which, under certain circumstances, can be attributed to the graduate degree. Please contact Jennifer Despain to discuss details.