Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) B.A.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Major
The B.A. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
| Required: | ||
| TESOL 2015 | Language Today | 3 |
| Literature & Language Core: | ||
| ENGLISH 2520 | Multicultural Literature | 3 |
| 6 hours of language study in a language other than that used to satisfy UNI's Foreign Language Graduation Requirement, such as Spanish, French, Chinese, ASL, or other language as approved by the department. | 6 | |
| One of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Critical Writing About Literature | ||
| Elements of Creative Writing | ||
| Teaching Methods l: The Teaching of Writing | ||
| Complete all of the following: | ||
| TESOL 3110 | The Structure of English | 3 |
| or TESOL 4120/5120 | Introduction to Linguistics | |
| TESOL 4520/5520 | Cultural Aspects of Language and Language Teaching | 3 |
| or TESOL 4540/5540 | Sociolinguistics | |
| TESOL 4340/5340 | English Grammar: Form and Function | 3 |
| TESOL 4350/5350 | Phonetics, Phonology, and Language Teaching | 3 |
| TESOL 4510/5510 | Language Development | 3 |
| TESOL 4720/5720 | Bilingualism and Bilingual Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2334 | Teaching Methods l: Language Teaching Methods l | 3 |
| EDUC 3504/5504 | Teaching Methods ll: Language Teaching Methods ll | 3 |
| Electives in TESOL/Applied Linguistics | 3 | |
| Electives in literature or TESOL/Applied Linguistics | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Note: International students must have achieved a TOEFL paper-based score of 600 or computer-based score of 250 or the equivalent in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English.
Four-Year Plan
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required. ** Students planning to study abroad should consult with an advisor about their Plan of Study.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| TESOL 2015 | Language Today | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGLISH 2120 | Critical Writing About Literature | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGLISH 2520 | Multicultural Literature | 3 |
| SPIE 3150 | Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | 3 |
| Language Study Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 5 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| TESOL 4120/5120 | Introduction to Linguistics (or TESOL 3110) | 3 |
| Language Study Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 8 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDUC 2334 | Teaching Methods l: Language Teaching Methods l | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3920/5920 | The Teaching of Writing (or alternative) | 3 |
| TESOL 4340/5340 | English Grammar: Form and Function | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 8 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| TESOL 4540/5540 | Sociolinguistics (or TESOL 4520) | 3 |
| TESOL 4720/5720 | Bilingualism and Bilingual Education | 3 |
| TESOL 4760/5760 | Language Teaching Methods ll | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives OR Study Abroad (courses chosen in consultation with advisor) | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TESOL 4510/5510 | Language Development | 3 |
| TESOL 4XXX Elective in TESOL | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TESOL 4350/5350 | Phonetics, Phonology, and Language Teaching | 3 |
| ENGLISH or TESOL 4XXX TESOL Major Elective | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), B.A.
- Content. Students display knowledge of key linguistic and sociocultural dimensions of second language acquisition and bilingualism.
- Communication. Students can communicate appropriately, successfully, and according to profession-specific standards in oral presentations and in writing.
- Critical Thinking. Students can effectively analyze aspects of the languages, cultures, and language development of diverse learners.
- Instructional Strategies. Students can compare and make appropriate choices among a variety of instructional strategies to help learners develop language proficiency and build understanding of diverse cultures.