English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement

Continuing Education and Special Programs

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Overview

This endorsement is offered in conjunction with the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA program. Courses are designed using the Quality Matters set of professional standards based upon research, best practices and national standards for course design.

The courses provided by UNI that match the Iowa ESL endorsement requirements are as follows:

Knowledge of Linguistics

TESOL 4120/5120 Introduction to Linguistics

TESOL 6510 Second Language Acquisition

Knowledge of Pedagogy

LANG 4740/5740 Approaches to Language Learning and Teaching

TESOL 4760/5760 Principles and Practices in Language Teaching

TESOL 6286 Studies in ESL Practicum

Knowledge of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

TESOL 6289 Seminar in Language: Bilingualism and Bilingual Education

TESOL 4520/5520 Cultural Aspects of Language and Language Teaching

Documentation of supervised teaching at both the K-6 and 7-12 levels is also required for the ESL endorsement.

Convenient course delivery

Courses are offered using a combination of Adobe Connect, a desktop video conferencing system and online via eLearning, a Blackboard learning management system. Courses meeting in the fall and spring semesters are taught in eight-week modules on Thursday evenings.

While most students encounter very few technical difficulties with our online courses, our team of support specialists is available to assist you as needed.

Program Schedule

English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement - Spring 2018 Cohort

Tentative course schedule
Click on a course title to view the course description (if available).

Spring 2018

TESOL

4520/5520

Cultural Aspects of Language and Language Teaching

Investigation of relationship between language and culture and the interactions among language, social institutions, cultural beliefs and individual behavior. Applications for teaching English to non-native speakers. Prerequisite(s): TESOL 4120/5120 or TESOL 4110/5110; junior standing.

3 unit(s)

Summer 2018

TESOL

4120/5120

Introduction to Linguistics

Examination of phonology, syntax, and semantics in a variety of natural and artificial languages; includes study of language development and regional and social variation. No credit if prior credit in TESOL 4110/5110 (630:130g). Prerequisite(s): junior standing or consent of TESOL major advisor.

3 unit(s)

TESOL

6289

Seminar in Language: Bilingualism and Bilingual Education

3 unit(s)

Fall 2018

LANG

4740/5740

Approaches to Language Learning and Teaching

Focus on the learning of language (the four skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and approaches to teaching language that combine communicative, thematic, and task-based learning with a concern for students' individual differences. Attention to recognizing the assumptions and aims of various teaching methods in order to guide and strengthen teaching practice. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): TESOL 4110/5110 or TESOL 4120/5120 or SPAN 3001; junior standing.

3 unit(s)

TESOL

4760/5760

Principles and Practices in Language Teaching

Pedagogical principles and practical guidelines for developing effective teaching practice including adaptations for varied cultural contexts. Topics include the following: lesson planning; acquisition, design, and adaptation of instructional materials; curriculum development; and classroom management. Prerequisite(s): TESOL 4110/5110 or TESOL 4120/5120; junior standing.

3 unit(s)

Spring 2019

TESOL

6286

Studies in ESL Field Experience

Graduate-level guided student teaching of English as a second language.

2 unit(s)

TESOL

6510

Second Language Acquisition

Historical background and methodology of second language acquisition research; current theories of acquisition and learning; role of individual and societal variables in language learning.

3 unit(s)

Course details and enrollment information

Next Steps

Step one: Express your interest

Complete the online interest form to the right. This form is used to express your intent to enroll, it does not confirm that you are enrolled in the ESL coursework for the Spring 2018 term. The Department of Languages and Literatures will review your submission and notify you if you have been accepted to the program. Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis.

Step two: Enroll in the Spring 2018 courses

Once you have received acceptance from the Department of Languages and Literatures, the Office of Continuing and Distance Education will email you enrollment information for the Spring 2018 courses.

Delivery of this program is subject to minimum enrollment requirements.

Program Coordinator(s):

Joyce Milambiling

Languages and Literatures

(319) 273-6099

Joyce.Milambiling@uni.edu

Enrollment Contact:

Carolina Wilson

Continuing and Distance Education

(319) 273-2121

Carolina.Wilson@uni.edu

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Continuing Education and Special Programs

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Knowledge of Linguistics

Knowledge of Pedagogy

Knowledge of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Convenient course delivery

English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement - Spring 2018 Cohort

Step one: Express your interest

Step two: Enroll in the Spring 2018 courses

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