This minor helps prepare undergraduate students to teach non-native speakers of English in the United States or abroad. This course of study combines linguistic theory, second language acquisition theory, and ESL teaching methodology.
The minor may be pursued concurrently with any undergraduate major. English majors concentrating in linguistics can apply up to nine credits in LING used for the major to the TESL minor.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING 306 | General Linguistics (Mason Core) | 3 |
| LING 307 | English Grammar | 3 |
| LING 521 | Applied Linguistics: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 1 | 3 |
| LING 523 | English Pronunciation and Pedagogy 1 | 3 |
| LING 582 | Second Language Acquisition 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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Students must have approval from the linguistics director to register for 500-level courses.
Elective
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one elective course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (Mason Core) | ||
| Foundations of Intercultural Communication (Mason Core) | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Studies | ||
| Introduction to Sociolinguistics | ||
| Semantics and Pragmatics | ||
| Syntax I | ||
| Generative Phonology | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Practicum in ESL 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
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Other relevant courses may be applied to the minor with the prior written approval of the director.
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Students must have approval from the linguistics director to register for 500-level courses.