Teaching English as a Second Language - Minor

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

ENGL 2350Grammar in Practice4
ENGL 2470Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)4
ENGL 3450Linguistic Analysis4
Select one from:4
Language in Society
World Englishes: Past and Present
Language as Power
ENGL 4702Internship in TESL2-4
or ENGL 4704
Total Credits18-20