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Oct 03, 2024
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Certificate
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Department |
Language and Linguistics |
Academic Award |
Certificate |
Credits Required |
8 semester credits |
Faculty Lead |
Autumn Witt |
Available at |
Online |
This short term certificate is designed for those with a BA who plan to teach English as a Foreign Language. Due to the practicum method of instruction, TEFL Certificate students must have access to a language classroom where they can practice the methods and techniques that are discussed. The TEFL Certificate also serves as a ladder into the MA TESOL program. The completed certificate counts toward the Intercultural electives (3 credits) in the MA-TESOL program of study.
Aims
- The aims of the TEFL Certificate are:
- To provide the student with introductory exposure to second language acquisition theories and the accompanying teaching methodologies,
- To provide the student with practical curriculum development practice and feedback,
- To allow the student to study and apply second language literacy pedagogy, and
- To allow the student to practice basic EFL assessment strategies in a variety of contexts and on various language skills.
Educational Objectives
- Completion of the TEFL Certificate requires the student to demonstrate competencies in:
- Writing and speaking the English language;
- Critical thinking skills used by TEFL instructors;
- Language Acquisition knowledge and reasoning skills applicable to TEFL related fields;
- Basic understanding of foreign language pedagogy and classroom management
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