TSL - Tchng English As Second Lang

Introduces students to the theory and practice of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Examines cognitive, affective, sociocultural, and linguistic influences upon English language teaching and learning.

The student will be involved in a significant TESOL-related work experience, under the supervision of a professional with TESOL-related background, which provides hands-on practice with skills such as lesson planning, teaching, assessment, and cross-cultural communication. Prerequisites: At least 3 credits of coursework required in TESOL/TESOL Education Core (choose from ENG-170, TSL-203, or INT-220) and permission of the instructor.

Examines the fundamental linguistic theories, principles, and the processes of language acquisition and cognitive development. While this course will cover first language acquisition, the focus will be on second language acquisition. The course will consider linguistic, psychological, and social perspectives.

Investigates concepts and theories in the field of language assessment. Explores the fundamental concepts in testing, the use and interpretation of current instruments of language and academic assessment, the appropriate placement of linguistically diverse students, and the development of classroom language assessments.

Designed to provide opportunity for an occasional course emphasizing a particular TESOL-related topic, such as second language writing pedagogy, computer-assisted language learning, sociocultural approaches in TESOL, etc. Prerequisite: TSL-203 and ENG-170. May be repeated under different topics.

General methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages at the elementary education level. Topics covered include planning, teaching techniques, models of teaching, learning theories for young language learners, measurement and evaluation, motivation, classroom management and discipline, culturally different learners, and special needs learners as applied to teaching. A field experience is required in an elementary school ENL classroom or pull-out program. Prerequisite: ENG-120 and TSL-203; Prerequisite or Co-requisite: TSL-305 and TSL-350, or Permission of the Division.

Provides a practicum experience for K-12 TESOL education majors in elementary-level classrooms in public or private schools. Students will observe an experienced elementary TESOL education teacher who will serve as the supervising teacher for the experience. Students will teach a minimum of 3 lessons in the elementary TESOL education classroom, and will be observed and evaluated by both IWU TESOL education and education faculty. Graded as a Credit/No Credit class. Co-requisite: TSL-380. Permission of the Division of Education to take this course in conjunction with EDU-382C.

Provides opportunity for majors and minors to practice teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in an international setting. It includes observation of, participation in, and the analysis of teaching ESOL. This course is evaluated on a credit/no credit basis. Prerequisites: ENG-170, TSL-203, TSL-305, EDU-382TE; or permission of the Division.

Provides opportunity for majors and minors to practice teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in an international setting. It includes observation of, participation in, and the analysis of teaching ESOL. This course is evaluated on a credit/no credit basis. Prerequisites: ENG-170, TSL-203, TSL-305, EDU-382TE; or permission of the Division.

This course provides a detailed examination of specific aspects of the English language to prepare students for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Topics to be covered will include the English sound system, word formation and acquisition, sentence structure and meaning, practical language use, and world Englishes. Pedagogical implications of each area will also be explored.

Enables students to develop their operational command of English Grammar into analytical knowledge with the purpose of teaching English grammar to speakers of other languages. The course will focus on implicit and explicit grammar instruction methodologies. Students will practice teaching grammar lessons, using the strategies they have learned and developed. Prerequisite: ENG-241.

This course provides TESOL students develop skills required for the design, execution, and reporting of research related to linguistics and language teaching and learning. The experience culminates in the completion of an individually conducted research project. Co-requisite: TSL-481.

This capstone course focuses on current issues and trends in the field of TESOL and preparing students for entry into the TESOL profession. Co-requisite: TSL-471.