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TESOL Minor
BYU's Department of Linguistics and English Language offers two minors in teaching English to speakers of other languages in order to accommodate prospective teachers with differing career goals. This section describes the TESOL minor. In contrast with the TESOL (K-12) minor, described on a separate page, the TESOL minor does not require course work in bilingual/ESL education, student teaching (ESL practicum), or parental involvement. The TESOL minor program does NOT lead to the state endorsement that qualifies people to teach English as a second language in the public schools of the United States. Rather, it offers students more general training in teaching English as a second or foreign language to adults and gives them the flexibility to choose an emphasis course in keeping with their professional interests.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
TESOL minors are qualified for many overseas positions teaching English as a foreign language. They may also work in various ESL and bilingual education programs in the United States and other English-speaking countries. Possible teaching settings range from adult education classes to special courses for children.COURSE REQUIREMENTS
To see a course description, click on the course number. Descriptions of courses not maintained by our department can be found below:
- Undergraduate Catalog: http://ar.byu.edu/catalog/ugrad_catalog.html
- Graduate Catalog: http://ar.byu.edu/catalog/grad_catalog.html
Prerequisite Course
- ELang 223 Introduction to the English Language (3 cr.)
Core Courses
Complete all of the following courses:
- Ling 441 Language Acquisition inTESOL (2 cr.)
- Ling 461 Language Assessment in TESOL (2 cr.)
- Ling 473 Literacy Development in TESOL (2 cr.)
- Ling 477 Methods and Strategies in TESOL (3 cr.)
- Ling 496R Academic Internship: TESOL (for more information click here) (3 cr.)
*One credit hour of Ling 496R is equivalent to 50 actual teaching or preparation hours.
Elective Courses
Select one of the following courses according to interest and desired emphasis:Total Credits for TESOL Minor 18 (3 prerequisite hours, 11 core hours, 3 elective hours)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ELang 223 Introduction to the English Language (3 cr.) Overview of English from linguistic point of view, emphasizing structure of English and social, biological, and psychological aspects of language. This course is offered fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Ling 441
Language Acquisition in TESOL (2 cr.) (prereq: ELang 223) Understanding fundamental theories and processes of first and second language acquisition. How teachers can enhance language learning in English as a second or foreign language. This course is offered winter and summer.
Ling 461
Language Assessment in TESOL (2 cr.) (prereq: ELang 223) Understanding key issues in language testing, writing good language tests and test items, and completing basic test and item analyses. This course is offered winter and summer.
Ling 473
Literacy Development in TESOL (2cr.) (prereq. ELang 223) Understanding basic processes of literacy development in English as a second or foreign language. How knowledge of these processes inform classroom literacy instruction and practices. This course if offered fall and spring.
Ling 477
Methods and Strategies in TESOL (3 cr.) (prereq: ELang 223) Instructional methods and strategies for teaching English as a second or foreign language. Includes overview of curriculum development for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course is offered fall and spring.
Ling 496R
Academic Internship: TESOL (3 cr.) (prereq: all other courses in the minor) Individualized work or volunteer experience in a domestic or international setting. International internships must be coordinated through Study Abroad. All internships require prior departmental approval. One credit hour of Ling 496R is equivalent to 50 actual teaching or preparation hours. This course is offered fall, winter, spring, and summer.
CHum 281
Computers and Teaching (3 cr.) (prereq: CHum 180 or computer experience) Applying computer technology to teaching: designing, authoring, and evaluating computer-based instructional materials for lab and classroom use. This course is offered fall and winter.
ELang 325
The Grammar of English (3 cr.) (prereq: ELang 223) Study of grammar and usage in various applications. This course is offered fall, winter, spring and summer.
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES FOR TESOL MINOR
Courses required for the TESOL minor are designed to be taken in the following sequence:Ling 473 may be taken concurrently with Ling 441 Ling 496R is easiest if started the semester before you graduate Note: The elective course is not included in these sequences. It is recommended that students pursuing the TESOL minor start with ELang 223 in fall, winter, or spring. Following one of the recommended course sequences below will allow the most timely progression toward completion of the minor:
Starting Fall Semester (Length: Two semesters and two terms)
Starting Winter Semester (Length: Three semesters and one term)
Starting Spring Term (Length: Two semesters and two terms)
Advisors for the TESOL Minor Programs
The following Linguistics and English Language faculty members serve as academic advisors for TESOL minor students. Consult the chart below to determine which faculty member is your advisor.
First Letter of Student's Last Name Advisor's Name Office Number Phone Number E-Mail Address A - C Dee Gardner 4061 JFSB 422-1219 dee_gardner(at sign)byu.edu D - J Ray Graham 4059 JFSB 422-2208 ray_graham(at sign)byu.edu K - Q Lynn Henrichsen 4064C JFSB 422-2937 lynn_henrichsen(at sign)byu.edu R - Z Diane Strong-Krause 4048 JFSB 422-3970 diane_strong-krause(at sign)byu.edu TESOL minor, revised May 2006
