04:00 P.M. - 05:55 P.M., Tu,Th (09/02/2008 - 12/10/2008),
FolH 208, TCEASTBANK

Grading basis/credits: 4 credit(s)

Prereq: Have studied another language, [native speaker or [C-TOEFL score of at least 213 or equiv]

Liberal Educ. Reqs: Meets CLE req of Citizenship/Publ Ethics Theme; meets CLE req of Cultural Diversity Theme

Description: TESL 3001 is designed to be a practical course, using a service learning approach, to prepare students to teach ESL in community programs. The course uses lectures, demonstrations, discussions, group work, and practice teaching to develop student skill and understanding regarding techniques for teaching and assessing English as a second language listening, speaking, reading, and writing competencies. Students will also gain insight into the phonological and syntactic systems of English, the linguistic, psychological, and sociocultural factors that influence second language acquisition, and cultural knowledge of local immigrant groups, such as Hmong, Somali, and Hispanics. Course assignments aim to promote reflection about teaching and learning, cultural identity and cross cultural communications, and addressing lesson management issues and needs analyses. An internship at a school or agency teaching ESL is required and will be arranged on the first day of class. The internship requires 2-3 hours of volunteer teaching per week. The internship gives students a context to apply lessons from class and the class serves as a sounding board to discuss issues that arise during the internship. Giving presentations in class, participating in small group and whole class discussions, and writing to connect theory and practice are important parts of the class. The class is 4 credits, meets CLE requirement of Citizenship/Pub-Ethics Theme; meets CLE requirement of Cultural Diversity Theme; meets Writing Intensive requirements and is also part of the TESL minor.

Class Time: 15% Lecture, 20% Discussion, 35% Small Group Activities, 10% Student Presentation, 20% Guest Speakers. Note: service learning is a large part of this course, but occurs outside of class time.

Work Load: 20-30 pages reading per week, 50 pages writing per term, 4 exams, 12 papers, 5 quizzes. . One paper is a culture survey, which entails interviewing a person from a different culture and comparing their answers with your own.

Grade: 15% in-class presentation, 15% class participation, 25% other evaluation. Exams include short answers, essays, and multiple choice questions

Exam Format: short answer essay