Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Minor

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The Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is collaboratively offered through the Department of English, Languages, and Cultures and the Department of Education.

Students would consider this minor if:

they want to understand how language development interacts with other types of cognitive development.
they would like to know the differences in learning styles between children and adults.
they are interested in cultural diversities in the classroom.
they want to learn about issues concerning immigrant children in Canadian schools

Students completing a Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) are not certified to teach in Alberta.

Students planning to complete a Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) should check with an Advisor early in their studies so that they can ensure that they meet all requirements before graduation. Most courses at the 3000 and 4000 level have prerequisites, so students should consider those prerequisites when selecting their 1000 and 2000 level courses.

Required Courses

One of

EDUC 4471 - ESL in Mainstream: Language through Content Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

One of

Three additional courses from the following

EDUC 2371 - Language Development and Literacy *
EDUC 4471 - ESL in Mainstream: Language through Content Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) *
ENGL 3304 - Advanced Writing: Theory, Pedagogy, Practice
LING 1113 - The Nature of Language II *
LING 2207 - Second Language Acquisition
LING 2231 - First Language Acquisition
LING 3371 - Introduction to Psycholinguistics
A university credit course in an additional language
_{*This course can be used as an option if it was not taken as a required course (listed above) in this minor.}

Note

EDUC 2371 may require one or more prerequisites outside of the minor.

Students should be aware of registration in senior level Language courses may require successful completion of specific courses at the 1000, 2000, and/or 3000 level.

Maximum three courses at the 1000 level. Minimum two courses at the 3000 and/or 4000 level.