Program Code
CNTESL
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Department
Teaching English as a Second Language
Credential Type
Certificate
Transcript Title
Teaching English as a 2nd Lang
Date of First Offering
Start Term
201610
End Term
202310
Credential
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
Length of Program
One semester
Credits
15.00
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements (excluding Language Proficiency Requirement)
- English 12 with a minimum grade of "B" or approved substitution. Please go to the link and then click on Limited Enrolment Programs to see the list of approved substitutions.
- One reference from a former/current instructor, employer or volunteer coordinator who can attest to good character, temperament, willingness to learn, oral communication skills, ability to cooperate with others and appropriateness for undertaking TESL studies
- An interview may be required
Curriculum Framework
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 15 credits
- Minimum Grade Requirement: “C” or higher in all courses
- 25% (4 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College *
*Effective for Summer 2017 graduation, a minimum of 50% of the required program courses must be taken at Douglas College.
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|
Overview of Teaching English as a Second Language to Adult Learners |
3.00 |
|
|
Teaching Conversation, Listening and Pronunciation to Adult Students of English as a Second Language |
3.00 |
|
|
Teaching Reading, Writing, and Grammar to Adult Students of English as a Second Language |
3.00 |
|
|
Tutoring Students of English as a Second Language |
3.00 |
|
|
Classroom Skills |
1.50 |
|
|
TESL Practicum |
1.50 |
|
|
Total Credits |
15.00 |
Learning Outcomes