Teaching English as a Foreign Language outside the U.S. TEFL Topical Minor

Teaching English as a Foreign Language
TEFL Topical Minor Program Description

•What is Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)? English as a foreign language (EFL) is the instruction of English to speakers of other languages (e.g., Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish) while the instructor is living outside of the United States. EFL instructors can work for private language schools, public and private elementary, middle,or high schools and universities. English is the language of instruction, but it does help if the teacher knows something of the language of that culture. Individuals minoring in TEFL may go abroad with the Peace Corp, on a Fulbright Exchange, or on their own adventure.

•What is the demand for trained EFL instructors overseas? Over the last twenty years, there has been a steady increase in the demand for trained EFL instructors. Globalization has increased the need for students all over the world to speak English fluently. Even with the recent world political issues, there are still opportunities for EFL instructors. Numerous recruiting companies and professional organizations are available in the field to help prepared and interested individuals to find appropriate placements for EFL instruction.

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•Coursework: Coursework in the TEFL Topical Minor will total approximately 25 credits, but will be arranged on an individual basis. The courses will include the following:

1. Anth 315 Language in Culture and Society (3 credits)

or Comm 301 Intercultural Communications (3 credits)

1. Cdis 262 Phonetics: Theory and Application (2 credits)

2. Engl 125 English Grammar and Usage (3 credits)

3. Flg 378 Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)

4. Flg 400 Assessment of English Language Learners (2 credits)

5. Flg 410 TEFL Practicum (1 credits) or CI 493 International Experience in Education (1-3 credits)

6. Flg 495 TEFL Methods (3 credits)

7. Psyc 378 The Psychology of Language (3 credits)

8. Electives

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•Registration: The TEFL Topical Minor is housed in Arts and Sciences, so one does not have to apply to the School of Education in order to register for the minor. The steps to registration are:

–Inquire about an appointment with the Director of TESOL, Dr. Kate Mastruserio Reynolds.

–Complete 1) a TEFL Topical Minor Agreement Form and 2) an Arts & Sciences Topical Minor form in collaboration with Dr. Reynolds

–Register in the Registrar’s office for the TEFL Topical Minor by registering under the Language Studies minor.

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•Advising: For advising, please see Dr. Kate Mastruserio Reynolds in the Department of Foreign Languages or contact her at (715) 836-4067 or reynolkm@uwec.edu