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The Undergraduate Certificate in
Teaching English as a New Language

The undergraduate certificate in teaching English as a new language is intended primarily for students working towards a baccalaureate degree who wish to be trained in teaching English to non-native speakers. Other potential audiences include people preparing to live abroad or wishing to facilitate their employment abroad, and those who have technical or business expertise and wish to work with ENL students in professional settings. With the quickening expansion of English as the international language of commerce, education, science and technology, as well as the globally recognized language of the Internet, the need for qualified teachers continues to increase.

The required courses will familiarize students with the major theoretical foundations of teaching English as a new and additional language. Students will become acquainted with ENL pedagogy and resources and will acquire teaching experience by teaching ENL learners, with supervision, in real classrooms. The TENL certificate can stand alone as a separate credential or be integrated within the requirements of the B.A. program in English. Some courses may also apply to a degree from the School of Education.

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Courses Required for the Undergraduate Certificate in TENL:

The undergraduate TENL Certificate will be available to any student and will also be an option in the English Language Concentration of the English major. Prerequisites may be required for some courses.

Course Number and Title	Credits

Grammar ENG G302 Structure of Modern English*	3
Methods LING L321 Methods and Materials for TESOL I LING L322 Methods and Materials for TESOL II	6
Language Acquisition ENG G432 Second Language Acquisition	3
Sociolinguistics LING L360 Language in Society	3
Practicum LING L470 TESOL Practicum	3

* SPAN S428 may, in conjunction with other linguistics courses, meet the grammar requirement.

Note:

Although this page provides a generally accurate description of a degree program in English & Linguistics, it should not be considered authoritative. Please be sure to consult with Prof. Hao Sun (260-481-6775) with questions regarding the program.