Foundations of TESOL and Second Language Acquisition

Catalog description

The Foundations of TESOL and Second Language Acquisition course introduces learners to the fascinating world of teaching English to speakers of other languages. This course will provide an overview of the field of language teaching by examining past and present teaching approaches and related research. There will be a balance between theory and practice. Additionally, this course overviews the latest trends and research in TESOL and their applicability in the diverse TESOL setting to include reflection, assessment, and language acquisition that promote teacher self-efficacy. By providing essential knowledge and skills of teaching English as a second or foreign language at all levels, this course also explores and discusses an extensive range of theoretical concepts and practical issues in terms of pedagogical and cultural factors taking place in real classrooms.