Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Certificate
(Code 550-601)
Advisor: K. Kong (Languages).
The Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate provides course work designed to provide the basics for future EFL teachers including a required teaching experience by taking FLG 375.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses (minimum of 13 credits) | ||
| ENGL 221 | Introductory English Linguistics | 3 |
| SLHS 262 | Phonetics: Theory and Application | 3 |
| FLG 378 | Second Language Acquisition Theory | 3 |
| ES 405 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
| FLG 375 | Internship Experience (or fulfill the requirement via an approved alternative credit-based experience) | 1 |
Note 1: Courses cannot be counted in both the major and the certificate program.
Note 2: Students must complete all other courses before starting FLG 375 and meet the program advisor to discuss internship plan before registration.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Apply knowledge of language acquisition, linguistics, student learning, and pedagogical theory to instructional design.
- Plan, implement and reflect on teaching practices using appropriate resources.
- Engage learners in interactive activities through various differentiated teaching approaches.