Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
4-Month Advanced Diploma at Castlegar
Delivered with the following methods: On Campus
Program Courses
Course of Studies
Translation key:
- Crd = Credits
- Lec = Lecture Hours per week;
- Lab = Lab Hours per week;
- Sem = Seminar Hours per week;
- Ttl = Total course hours
Courses marked as (D) are available via Distance Education.
| Course | Name | Cred | Lec | Lab | Sem | Ttl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Term 1 |
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| TSOL 102 | Second Language Acquisition and Theory | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TSOL 104 | Classroom Practice and Organization | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TSOL 106 | English Language Curriculum and Materials Development | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TSOL 108 | Language and Culture | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Practicum Experience and Seminar | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| TSOL 112 | Grammar and Phonology | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TSOL 114 | Testing and Evaluation | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TSOL 116 |
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total: | 21 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 21 | |
TSOL 102 Second Language Acquisition and Theory
This course examines first and second language acquisition (SLA) from a theoretical and applied point of view. Consideration is given to sociolinguistic influences as well as historical and current methods for second language acquisition. The theoretical understandings developed in this course are designed to contribute to a teacher's own philosophy, style, approach and classroom techniques.
TSOL 104 Classroom Practice and Organization
This course prepares students to make the successful transition to teaching in the English Language classroom. Both theoretically and practically, students explore the needs and challenges of effective classroom organization and management. Current approaches, learner variables, task development and a learner-centred classroom that focus on student success are considered.
TSOL 106 English Language Curriculum and Materials Development
Students are provided with an introduction to English language curriculum studies in the context of current approaches to teaching English as an additional language. Students have opportunities to work with and develop materials related to the specific language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Student work in this course can be applied to lesson preparation for the TESOL program practicum.
TSOL 108 Language and Culture
This course examines differing world views of language and culture, cultural patterns and the role of English in a intercultural context. The course is designed to encourage students to discover and challenge their own cultural assumptions and values, and to apply their research and further understanding to their teaching principles and strategies in the second language classroom.
TSOL 110 Practicum Experience and Seminar
A teaching practicum is an integral part of the TESOL program. Students participate in formal classroom observations and then proceed to solo practice teaching. Students have the opportunity to choose a specific skill area class to focus on within the extensive Selkirk College English Language program. Through observation, practice teaching, evaluation and review, students are able to gain firsthand experience. Experienced instructors in the program provide guidance, supervision and ongoing support. A one-hour weekly group seminar provides the opportunity for students to share and reflect on their experience.
TSOL 112 Grammar and Phonology
This course provides students with an overview of common grammar structures and opportunities to teach, discuss and develop different ways of incorporating grammar in an English Language program curriculum.
TSOL 114 Testing and Evaluation
This course focuses on basic concepts and constructs of language assessment. There is an examination of measurement criteria, standardized testing and types of tests. Both formal and informal methods of testing, as well as the issues related to assessment of student proficiency are considered.
TSOL 116 Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
This course focuses on the integration of computer technology into the English language learning classroom. Students survey, evaluate and use word processing, email, MS Powerpoint, Internet resources, and Moodle as tools in a computer-mediated communication environment. Hands-on task-based and project-based assignments provide the students with a practical basis for developing interactive, and meaningful computer activitites and assignments for teaching and learning language.
