Course Sequence
There are 7 courses (21 credits) in the TENL program. Courses are scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 4:30-7:15 PM, and take place on campus/in-person. The courses are offered in a fixed cycle, so it is vital to meet with the TENL director and/or your major advisor before signing up for classes.
Students must take the following courses in their proper sequence
Year 1 Prerequisite: Offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer
- LING 10300 - Introduction to the Study of Language (Options: In-person or online)
Year 1 Fall semester
- LING 42102 - Methods and Materials for TESOL I
- ENGL 40203 - Structure of Modern English (TESOL)
- LING 46000 - Language in Society
Year 1 Spring semester
- LING 42203 - Methods and Materials for TESOL II
- ENGL 43200 - Second Language Acquisition
Year 2 Fall semester
- LING 47000 - TENL Practicum
*You cannot take the Practicum class if you have not passed the other courses with a C or higher.
Experiential Learning: Field and Teaching Experience
The TENL program is a pre-professional program. Pre-service students are expected to complete observations and teaching hours in 4 of the TENL courses (approximately 2-5 hours/week). Make sure you allot time for this requirement.
In-service teachers have different field requirements. In-service teachers are expected to prepare and conduct an action research project that addresses and improves aspects of their current practice. Specific details will be shared in the TENL courses and Instagram. Look for the Instagram page at @pfwtesol.
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