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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Courses

Fall TESL 3010, TESL 3020, TESL 3030, TESL 3040, TESL 3050
Winter TESL 3010, TESL 3020, TESL 3030, TESL 3040, TESL 3050 
Summer TESL 3010, TESL 3020, TESL 3030, TESL 3040, TESL 3050

Descriptions

TESL 3010
Curriculum and Instruction (3,0,0)

TESL 3010 Curriculum and Instruction (3,0,0)

Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus

This course emphasizes the development and practical application of English language teaching methodology. Topics include curriculum design; lesson planning; techniques for teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking; evaluation; and assessment.
Prerequisite: Admission to the TESL program or permission from the TESOL Program Coordinator
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TESL 3020
Pedagogical Grammar (3,0,0)

TESL 3020 Pedagogical Grammar (3,0,0)

Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus

This course focuses on developing knowledge about the English language system in relation to grammar and prepares students to teach grammar to English Language learners.
Prerequisite: Admission to the TESL program or permission from the TESOL Program Coordinator
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TESL 3030
Intercultural Communication Studies (3,0,0)

TESL 3030 Intercultural Communication Studies (3,0,0)

Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus

Students gain a better awareness and understanding of culture and values, including a definition of what they are and how they impact the English language learning classroom. Students participate interactively while they examine theoretical models and perspectives in the field of intercultural communication.
Prerequisite: Admission to the TESL Program or permission from the TESOL Program Coordinator
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TESL 3040
TESOL Techniques (3,0,0)

TESL 3040 TESOL Techniques (3,0,0)

Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus

This course is an introduction to selected studies in current ESOL teaching techniques used in teaching various ESOL disciplines and contexts. The course is divided into three modules: second language acquisition theory, pronunciation, and assessment. In addition, the use of digital technology is explored. Students must successfully complete all 3 modules to receive credit for this course.
Prerequisite: Admission to the TESOL Program or permission from the TESOL Program Coordinator.
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TESL 3050
TESL Practicum (3,0,2)

TESL 3050 TESL Practicum (3,0,2)

Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus

The practicum is designed to prepare and support student-teachers throughout their classroom experience. Students plan and deliver lessons, discuss classroom management strategies, and reflect on their practicum sessions.
Prerequisite: Admission to the TESOL program or permission from the TESOL Program Coordinator and TESL 3010, TESL 3020, TESL 3030 and TESL 3040 or corequisite: TESL 3010, TESL 3020, TESL 3030 and TESL 3040.
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We plan to offer all TESL courses each semester, but each course is dependent upon enrolment and subject to changes and cancellations.