CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (CTESL)

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5 courses (15 ch)

 

REQUIRED COURSES:
• ED3561(3ch): Introduction to Second Language Education
• ED4562* (3 ch): Advanced Studies in ESL education
• ED 4075 (3 ch): Reflection on Theory and Practice

ADDITIONAL COURSES:
One approved elective course (3 ch) from the following:

• ED4568 Second Language Acquisition in School
• ED5567Specialized Techniques in ESL Teaching
• An approved course in the area of literacy, cultural studies, adult education or second
language education. For example: ED3033 Teaching in a Cultural Context, ED3362 Access to Literacy, ED5315 Dramatization of Literature, ED5684 Anthropology of Literacy & Learning, ED5313 Cultural Studies through Theatre, ED5358 Critical Cultural Literacy, ED5352 The Writing Process, ED4042 Intro to Adult Education

  • ED5566 (3 ch): Field Experience in TESL or equivalent
    (Advanced Plus Level of English proficiency required)
    *Pre-requisite: ED3561 or ED3562

Students can enroll in the CTESL if they are currently B.Ed. students or if they have a
prior undergraduate degree and have been given special permission to be admitted to the
CTESL only. All students (native and non-native speakers) must also possess a high level
of written and oral proficiency in English. Students must complete an application form and submit it to the L2RIC office, room 336 Marshall d'Avray Hall. Forms are also available at the office.