(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
The focus on various aspects of teaching English to speakers of other languages is intended for students and educators who wish to study English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), multicultural education, or communication skills.
Track I: at least 30 hours required and foreign language requirement
Track II: at least 36 hours required
Students must take each of the following courses. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in English 515 and English 522 in their first semester, if offered. All courses can be taken for three semester hours of credit unless otherwise indicated.
Students must take at least 12 hours from the following courses.
Track I: 3 hours
Track II: 9 hours
Students are strongly encouraged to choose from the Writing and Literature offerings in the Department.
For further information, contact:
D. Macdonald
Department of English
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-6622
dmvm@niu.edu