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TESOL Certificate

(Teaching of English for Speakers of Other Languages)

(10 credits)

Purpose: This certificate provides education students, school paraprofessionals, and classroom teachers with the knowledge and skills to work effectively with English Language Learners (ELLs). Foundations in theory and applied teaching methodologies will develop awareness of English grammar, second language acquisition, sociolinguistics and cultural implications of language learning and instruction. In addition, students will learn how to create, implement, and revise lesson plans for TESOL reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

TESOL Core Curriculum credits (10 credits)

EDU 2120 Intro to Language and Culture for TESOL, 3cr
EDU 2121 English Structure for TESOL, 3cr
EDU 2122 Methods of Literacy Instruction for TESOL, 4cr

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