INTRODUCTION TO TESOL METHODS
Teaching of English to speakers of other languages. Exploration of the contexts in which English is taught, and methods and materials used to teach it.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze key theories, rationales, and techniques for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Audience: Undergraduate 2. Critically evaluate English language teaching methods and instructional materials based on established pedagogical principles. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify current practices and emerging issues in English language teaching. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Observe and document classroom dynamics, instructional strategies, and student engagement in English language classroom settings. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply tutoring strategies to support a language learner's development over the course of the semester. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze key theories, rationales, and techniques for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Audience: Undergraduate 2. Critically evaluate English language teaching methods and instructional materials based on established pedagogical principles. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify current practices and emerging issues in English language teaching. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Observe and document classroom dynamics, instructional strategies, and student engagement in English language classroom settings. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply tutoring strategies to support a language learner's development over the course of the semester. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027