Course List - Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
A key component of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) curriculum involves practical application and reflection of theoretical concepts addressed in the classes. This means that for each of the four courses below, individuals will be required to have access to a community of nonnative speakers of English. For example, individuals may be required to do one of the following: tutor a nonnative-English-speaking student, teach and/or observe a class for nonnative English speakers, or interview a group of nonnative English speakers.
| Required Courses (12 credits) | ||
| APLNG 802 | Focus on English: Teaching Form, Meaning, and Use Develops an understanding of the various domains of the English language as relevant for adult English language learning and teaching. View course sample. |
3 credits |
| APLNG 804 | Focus on Learners: Identity, Community and Language Learning Explores how individual identities shaped by cultural differences, social positioning, institutional roles and structures influence adult English language learning and teaching. View course sample. |
3 credits |
| APLNG 806 | Focus on Classrooms: Planning and Supporting Language Learning Develops a critical awareness of one's teaching practice and highlights instructional planning and classroom interactions with adult English language learners. View course sample. |
3 credits |
| APLNG 808 | Focus on Instruction: Teaching and Assessing Language Learning Develops an understanding of and ability to use effective teaching and assessment practices that support adult English language learning. View course sample. |
3 credits |
Note: All candidates must complete a capstone experience in which they create a professional TESOL e-portfolio that demonstrates skills and competencies acquired in the required course work.