ENGL 300 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

(3 credits)
Designed for prospective teachers and students interested in international careers, this course introduces the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The course explores current research in second language acquisition and connects it to different teaching contexts, including teaching English as a second language at the secondary level, inclusive ESL methodologies in the mainstream classes, workplace ESL and teaching English abroad. Special attention is paid to the issues of identity construction, language ownership and creative expression in a second language. Offered alternate years. (Formerly LANG 330)