Minor in Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language

A minor in TEFL/TESL requires a minimum of 18 credit hours (normally 6 courses), distributed as follows:

• MDLL 345. Methods in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL), or EDUC 442
• MDLL 346. Foreign Language Acquisition Processes: Theory and Practice
• MDLL 347. Materials Development and Curriculum Design in Foreign Languages/English as a Second Language
• ENGL 220, or ANTH 220 or FREN 304, or HISP 407. Phonetics and Phonology
• MDLL 400. Internship/Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language
• MDLL 411. Independent Study*

*Another 300/400 level relevant course may substitute, if approved in advance by the coordinator of the TEFL/TESL program.

Description of Courses

150. Freshman Seminar

Fall or Spring (3) Staff.

Topic of this course will vary year to year. An exploration of a specific topic in literary, culture or linguistic studies. Writing is emphasized. Normally available to first-year students. Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies.

345. Methods in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL)

Alternate Fall semesters-Fall 2010 (3) Kulick. Prerequisite: Two semesters of a modern foreign language or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Instructional methodology for teaching foreign languages including English as a second or foreign language. Focus on skill development, cultural instruction, curriculum planning, assessment, technology and materials development in foreign language teaching.

346. Foreign Language Acquisition Processes: Theory and Practice

Alternate Fall semesters - Fall 2009, 2011 (3) Kulick. Prerequisite: Two semesters of a modern foreign language or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

How are foreign languages acquired? Factors influencing individual variation in skill and fluency include language transfer, optimal input, age, learning styles and language dysfunction. Focus on foreign language acquisition with respect to learning theory, physical, cognitive and social development.

347. Materials Development and Curriculum Design in Foreign Languages/English as a Second Language

Fall, Spring (variable credit) Arries, Kulick.

Topics will focus on issues related to Foreign Language Pedagogy or Second Language Acquisition. Possible topics include: materials development and evaluation, assessment of foreign language skills, technology in foreign language instruction, etc. Course may be repeated for credit if topics differ.

360. Topics in Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Fall and/or Spring (variable credit) Staff.

The topic of this course will vary from year to year, but will cover material related to literary, linguistic or cultural aspects of world civilizations. Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies.

400. Internship/Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language

Fall, Spring, Summer (3,3,3) Arries, Kulick. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

The internship/practicum in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language provides students the opportunity to apply in a practical setting, the theories, techniques and strategies of TESL. Requirements include a pre-approved project, a journal, a portfolio and final paper or presentation.

411. Independent Study

Fall, Spring (3,3) Arries, Kulick. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Designed to permit an in-depth study in an area of foreign language pedagogy or second language acquisition not available in current course offerings. A written petition to the instructor and approval are required before registration.

490. Summer Institute: Topics In Teaching Foreign Language/ESL/EFL

Summer (3) Arries, Kulick.

A seminar in foreign language teaching pedagogy for teachers and prospective teachers about second language acquisition with a focus on classroom applications. May be offered abroad by William and Mary faculty; may be repeated for credit If topic varies.

510, 511. Graduate Seminar for Foreign Language Teachers

Summer (3) Arries, Kulick.

Seminars on technological, pedagogical and cultural topics related to teaching of foreign languages. These courses may be repeated for credit if topic varies.