Eastern Michigan University - College of Arts & Sciences
BA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL
Ypsilanti, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* rolling admissions
Key Summary
The Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed for students who want to engage with international populations in the US or abroad. It is rooted in a desire to communicate with people from different languages and cultural backgrounds from the dual perspective of teachers who wish to serve international sojourners in the US and those who want to journey abroad to engage with students in their home cultures. It is meant to improve the teaching and learning of English as an additional language, encourage reciprocal communication between people worldwide, and promote global citizenship.
Learn
Beginning classes focus on language (LNGE). You will hone your knowledge of English language structures and discover how language and culture influence each other in various settings in the U.S. and worldwide. After exploring how students learn a language, upper-level classes focus on English language teaching methodology and practice. You will also have opportunities to plan and implement language teaching activities.
Major Requirements: 36 hours
Required Courses: 33 hours
- Cultural Issues in Teaching Languages
- Grammar for English Language Teachers
- Introduction to Language
- Global Englishes
- Introduction to Working with English Learners
- TESOL Methodology
- Foundations of Language Learning and Teaching [GEWI]
- Language Assessment and Advocacy
- TESOL Methods, Materials, and Observation
- TESOL Methods, Materials, and Content-Based Instruction
- Internship [GELB]
Restricted Electives: 3 hours
Choose three credit hours, please contact the university for more information.
Minor Requirement
This major requires a minor.
Recommended Minors: Any World Language Dept. Minor (excluding TESOL); Language, Literature and Writing; Area Studies - Latin America; Area Studies - Middle East and North Africa; Continental European Studies; Communication; Communication Media and Theatre Arts Comprehensive; Drama/Theatre for the Young; English Linguistics; English Literature; Journalism; Anthropology; International Affairs; or Tourism Geography.
A major in TESOL will allow you to enter a career teaching English to speakers of other languages in the US or abroad or work in related fields such as language testing and assessment, publishing, or non-profit organizations.
The coursework below is offered primarily face-to-face/in-person. Coursework may also be offered in hybrid and online (synchronous or asynchronous) modes. In some cases, a course may only be offered entirely online.