Students with a minor in TESL explore teaching English as a second language (ESL) to immigrants and refugees as a future career and can prepare to teach English as an international language overseas.  In addition to four required language studies courses in the English department, students complete a semester-long (or equivalent) teaching practicum at an adult learning center in the Twin Cities or overseas at one of several sites.  The minor takes a critical perspective on language and English language teaching and learning and embraces linguistic variation and diversity.

This minor is offered in the College for Women only.

Curriculum

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ENGL 1450	Introduction to Linguistics and Language	4
ENGL 2350W	Introduction to English Grammar	4
ENGL 2470	Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)	4
Select one from:		4
ENGL 2402	Language in Society
ENGL 3480	World Englishes: Past and Present
ENGL 3400W	Language as Power
ENGL 4702	Internship in TESL	2
Total Credits		18