Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages (TESOL)

The Minor

A TESOL Minor is an option for students who want their Earlham academic transcript to reflect significant work in applied linguistics. The Minor is a choice for many students majoring in a second language and is especially appropriate for students intending to obtain a teaching certificate and pursue the teaching of languages within the U.S., whether that be as ESL teachers or as French, German, Japanese or Spanish teachers.

Students who wish to minor in the program complete:

• Two language courses at the 300-level or above
  in the language of their choice

• Participation in an international study program

• TESO 344 Studies in Language Learning and Teaching

• TESO 345 Linguistics

• TESO 348 Sociolinguistics

• TESO 481 Field Study Practicum/Internship

Students are also encouraged to take language-related courses in such fields as Philosophy, Anthropology, Education, Psychology and Sociology.

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