TEACHING ENGLISH as a SECOND LANGUAGE
Department
of Middle Grades, Secondary and K-12 Education
5000 Colvard North
(704) 687-4521
http://education.uncc.edu/mdsk/
tperez@email.uncc.edu
Degree
M. Ed.
Coordinator
Dr. Theresa Perez
Graduate
Faculty
Lillian B. Brannon, Professor
Christiane Bongartz,
Assistant Professor
Boyd H. Davis, Professor
Warren DiBiase, Assistant Professor
Kim Hartman, Assistant Professor
Jeanneine Jones, Associate
Professor
Caroline Linse,
Assistant Professor
Corey Lock, Professor
Ronald F. Lunsford, Professor
Theresa Perez, Professor
David Pugalee, Assistant
Professor
Blair A. Rudes, Assistant Professor
Ralf Thiede, Associate Professor
Program
of Study
The 39 hour M.Ed. Program in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language is designed to prepare teachers to work with K-12 and adult EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students both domestically and overseas. The program addresses current trends in the field by providing a balanced emphasis on the communication, cultural and linguistic features of learning English as a second language. It offers two tracks: a licensure track and a non-licensure track. The licensure track requires students to hold a current “A” level or initial license in another teaching discipline to receive licensure in ESL. Individuals holding an “A” license (initial license) receive an “M” license upon the completion of the program and are prepared for teaching in P-12 public school settings. The non-licensure track has no such requirement. Persons interested in the non-licensure track may include individuals seeking a position in community colleges, agencies, multinational corporations or overseas settings.
Licensure
Track
Students must possess an “A” level licensure in another teaching discipline to receive licensure to teach ESL and the accompanying Master’s degree. Check with the Department of Middle Grades, Secondary and
K-12 Education (MDSK) for the specific requirements.
Teaching English as a Second
Language (Licensure)
I. Foundations (9 hours)
ENGL 6161 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
CURR 6356 Curriculum Studies (3)
RSCH 6101 Educational Research Methods (3)
II. Content Specialization (9 hours)
ENGL 6163 Language
Acquisition (3)
ENGL 5166 Comparative Language Studies for Teachers (3)
One course from the following:
ENGL 5165 Language and Culture (3)
ANTH 5120 Intercultural Communications (3)
III. Instructional Specialization (12 hours)
TESL 5101 Second Language Diagnosis and Evaluation (3)
TESL 5103 Teaching English as a Second Language (3)
EDUC 7126 Comparative Education
TESL 6476 The ESL Professional in the 21st century (3)
(Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations, Content
Specialization, and Instructional Specialization courses)
IV. Instructional Leadership (3 hours)
MDSK 6260 Teacher Leadership (3)
(Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations, Content Specialization, and Instructional Specialization courses)
V. Electives (6 hours)
Non-Licensure
Track
Students do not need to possess a teaching license to receive a Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. Check with the Department of Middle Grades, Secondary and K-12 Education (MDSK) for the specific requirements.
Teaching English as a Second
Language (Non-Licensure)
I. Foundations (9 hours)
ENGL 6161 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
CURR 6356 Curriculum Studies (3)
RSCH 6101 Educational Research Methods (3)
II. Content Specialization (9 hours)
ENGL 6163 Language
Acquisition (3)
ENGL 5263 Linguistics and Language Learning (3)
ENGL 5166 Comparative Language Studies for Teachers (3)
One course from the following:
ENGL 5165 Language and Culture (3)
ANTH 5120 Intercultural Communications (3)
III. Instructional Specialization (12 hours)
TESL 5101 Second Language Diagnosis and Evaluation (3)
TESL 5103 Teaching English as a Second Language (3)
TESL 6476 The ESL Professional in the 21st century (3)
TESL 6470 Internship
(Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations, Content Specialization, and Instructional Specialization courses)
IV. Electives (6 hours)
Admission
Requirements
Must meet all admission requirements as determined by the
Internship
Required for both licensure and non-licensure programs. Both domestic and international Internships are available.
Master’s
Research Project or Portfolio
Students select the Master’s Research Project, the Master’s Thesis, or the Comprehensive Portfolio to fulfill this requirement. Students work with a three-member faculty committee to fulfill this requirement. One of the members of the committee is the student’s advisor.
Language Requirements
Show evidence of one semester of a foreign language at the college level.
Assistantships
A very limited number of assistantships are available through the Department of Middle Grades, Secondary and K-12 Education (MDSK). There may also be opportunities for teachers to work in the English Language Teaching Institute on campus.
Research Opportunities
There are numerous opportunities for students to participate in research through their courses and/or programs abroad.
Courses in Teaching English as a Second Language
TESL 5101. Second Language Diagnosis and Evaluation. (3) For current and future teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL) to develop multiple criteria assessment models as TESL diagnosticians and to master other competencies prescribed by the State of North Carolina. (Spring)
TESL 5103. Teaching English as a Second Language. (3) For current and future teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL) to master a variety of approaches, methods, and techniques of teaching ESL and other competencies prescribed by the State of North Carolina. (Fall)
TESL 6000. Topics in Teaching English as a Second Language. (1-6) May include classroom and/or clinical experiences in the content area. With department approval, may be repeated for credit for different topics. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
TESL 6470. Internship. (3) Prerequisite: Permission of department. Program of experiential learning activities in the student’s level and/or area of academic concentration in an approved setting. (Fall, Spring)
TESL 6476. The ESL Professional in the 21st Century. (3) Prerequisite: Permission of department. Supervised experiences in school or non-school teaching or training with an emphasis on developing skills as an educational professional. (Fall, Spring)
TESL 6800. Individual Study in Teaching English as a Second Language. (1-6) Prerequisite: Permission of the student’s advisor. Independent study under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
TESL 7999. Graduate Residence. (1)