Graduate Studies in TESOL
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
The area focuses on various aspects of teaching English to speakers of other
languages. It 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.
Required
Courses (12 semester hours)
Students
are strongly encouraged to enroll in ENGL 515 and ENGL 522 in their
first semester, if offered.
ENGL 508 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
ENGL 515 Descriptive English Linguistics
ENGL 517 Phonology
ENGL 518 Morphology and Syntax
ENGL 522 Theories and Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
ENGL 523 Second Language Acquisition
Additional Course Work (12-18)
Course work in anthropology, education, English, language, philosophy, rhetoric, and/or psychology, chosen in consultation with the adviser.
Electives (3 or 9)
Students
are strongly encouraged to choose electives 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
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