English as a Second Language Minor
for the Undergraduate Minor in English as a Second Language
he English as a Second Language minor, sponsored by the Department of Linguistics, prepares a student to teach English overseas and in contexts other than U.S. public schools. Completion of the minor fulfills the coursework requirement for a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). To receive a Certificate in TESL and a letter of completion from the department, the student must apply for the Certificate after completing all certificate requirements. Students must declare their minor at the start of their study. The Certificate in TESL does not lead to ISBE State certification for K-12 Schools.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LING 100 | Intro to Language Science | 3 |
| LING 489 | Theoretical Foundations of SLA | 3 |
| EIL 411 | Intro to TESL Methodology | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Engl Grammar for ESL Teachers | ||
| Second Lang Reading & Writing | ||
| Principles of Language Testing | ||
| Phonology for Second Language Teachers | ||
| Sociolinguistics I | ||
or EIL 456 | Lang and Social Interaction I | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
for the Undergraduate Minor in English as a Second Language