TESOL
Teaching English to Speakers of Other LanguagesThis program is a great option for students who want to be trained to teach English as a second language, whether in Canada or internationally.
A Briercrest TESOL degree opens up exciting opportunities in a rapidly growing field. Our strong connections with countries that are eager for English language teaching means ample internships and career connections for our students.
This, plus intensive TESOL instruction and core Bible, theology, and arts courses, makes this degree one of the most comprehensive of its kind in North America.
Pursue excellence
With almost 500 hours of TESOL instruction, our BA TESOL is one of the most comprehensive undergraduate programs in North America. Get the instruction and experience you need to teach with confidence.
Travel the world
Learn firsthand about new cultures as you teach English across the globe. Briercrest TESOL is connected with a variety of international organizations where students can do internships and make career connections.
Join our community
Study in a community dedicated to seeking Jesus together. Learn about the mission and Word of God in classes and chapel as you learn to follow Christ's call for your life.
Hannah Lenz
This program not only equipped me to teach well, but also to care about my students as holistic beings who have needs that transcend learning English. I would recommend it to anyone with a passion for serving others and the Kingdom through teaching.
- Overview
- Requirements
Outcomes
Graduates of the BA Applied Linguistics: TESOL will be able to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the grammatical structure and phonological system of the English language.
- Critically appropriate a range of methodological approaches to evidence teaching skills commensurate with TESL Canada Professional Standard Two certification.
- Formulate ethical, context-sensitive approaches for English language instruction in a variety of settings.
I. Required (39 credit hours):
COMM 200 Intercultural Communication
LING 105 Introduction to TESOL
LING 120 TESOL Practicum I
LING 220 English Grammar
LING 221 Language Teaching Methodology
LING 222 Second Language Acquisition
LING 320 TESOL Practicum II
LING 321 English Language Skills in TESOL
LING 322 Linguistics: Phonology
LING 323 Materials Development
LING 420 Ethics in TESOL
LING 427 TESOL Internship
LING 429 Professional Issues in TESOL
Note: You must achieve a minimum of 65 per cent in each required LING course in order to progress in the program.
II. Cognate Modern Language Requirement (6 credit hours):
6 credit hours of a modern language
III. Free Electives (to bring credit hour total to 120 credit hours)
PRT 400 Senior Portfolio (non-credit)
SL 1-6 Service and Experiential Learning (non-credit)
In addition, all Bachelor of Arts degrees require the completion of Briercrest's core curriculum.
Faculty
Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics: TESOL
Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and Modern Languages
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