Minor in TESOL K–12
(19 hours*)
Program Requirements
- Complete the following core courses:
ELANG 223 : Introduction to the English Language. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
ELANG 223 : Introduction to the English Language. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)WHEN TAUGHT: Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer DESCRIPTION: Overview of English from linguistic point of view, emphasizing structure of English and social, biological, and psychological aspects of language. TELL 400 : Foundations in Education for English Language Learners. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
TELL 400 : Foundations in Education for English Language Learners. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)WHEN TAUGHT: Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer DESCRIPTION: Identifying and assessing legal, linguistic, cultural, community, and familial issues affecting access of Limited English Proficient (LEP) student populations to education. TELL 410 : Second Language Acquisition. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
TELL 410 : Second Language Acquisition. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)WHEN TAUGHT: Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer PREREQUISITE: ELANG 223 & TELL 400 DESCRIPTION: Processes and variables in native- and second-language development. How teachers can foster efficient acquisition of language, cognitive, and academic skills in second-language environments. TELL 420 : Assessing Linguistically Diverse Students. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
TELL 420 : Assessing Linguistically Diverse Students. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)WHEN TAUGHT: Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer PREREQUISITE: ELANG 223 & TELL 400 DESCRIPTION: Fundamental concepts in testing, use/interpretation of current instruments for language/academic assessment, appropriate placement of linguistically diverse students, and developing classroom language assessments. TELL 430 : Developing K-12 Literacy in a Second Language. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
TELL 430 : Developing K-12 Literacy in a Second Language. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)WHEN TAUGHT: Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer PREREQUISITE: ELANG 223 & TELL 400 DESCRIPTION: Instructional strategies, methodologies, and materials for developing reading and writing skills in a second language. Developing cognitive academic language proficiency and integrating multiple cultural perspectives. - Complete the following after completing the core courses above:
TELL 440 : Content-Based Language Instruction. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
TELL 440 : Content-Based Language Instruction. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)WHEN TAUGHT: Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer PREREQUISITE: ELANG 223 & TELL 400 RECOMMENDED: TELL 410, 420; 430 or concurrent enrollment. DESCRIPTION: Instructional methods, strategies, and materials for integrating curriculum content and language instruction. Teaching, creating, and adapting lesson materials in a multicultural context. TELL 450 : Family, School, and Community Partnerships. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
TELL 450 : Family, School, and Community Partnerships. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)WHEN TAUGHT: Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer PREREQUISITE: For TESOL teaching minors: concurrent enrollment in TELL 400. There are no prerequisites for non-TESOL teaching students. DESCRIPTION: Standards, principles, policies, and processes of partnering with parents, families, schools, and communities in fostering and sustaining the development of children and youth. - Complete the following after all the above courses have been completed:
TELL 477R : Practicum for Teaching English Language Learners. (.5-4:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
TELL 477R : Practicum for Teaching English Language Learners. (.5-4:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)WHEN TAUGHT: Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer PREREQUISITE: TELL 400 & TELL 410 & TELL 420 & TELL 430 & TELL 440 & TELL 450 DESCRIPTION: Practicum in teaching English to second-language learners. NOTE: Can be taken concurrently with student teaching/internship in a diverse-language setting.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.