This is an archive of the 2021-2022 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

This is an archive of the 2021-2022 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2021-2022

Program: Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Program Description

The TESL minor program in the College of Humanities provides foundational and introductory preparation for teaching English to speakers of other languages by gaining an understanding of how languages are acquired; through knowledge of English forms, meanings and uses; and by developing the skills needed to teach English.

Contact

Department of Linguistics/TESL
Chair: Kenneth Luna
Associate Chair: Anna Joaquin
Sierra Tower (ST) 805
(818) 677-3453

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate:

  1. A basic knowledge of linguistic theory in phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax.
  2. A basic knowledge of TESL theory, practice, methodology and assessment.
  3. An understanding of theories of language structure, acquisition and language in context.
  4. Basic skills to read, analyze and critically evaluate research, including a high level of critical thinking and problem solving.
  5. An understanding of the relationship between language use and culture.