Teaching English as a Foreign Language Sequence

Completion of the following coursework leads to a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from the Department of Linguistics at Ohio University. This content is designed for individuals planning to teach English overseas. Course content provides a foundation in the study and analysis of language components, learning theories, classroom methodologies, and lesson planning. The final course in the sequence, a teaching practicum, pulls together the coursework into an application environment with trained supervisors directing teacher development.

Participants must take the following:

Ling 1010/5010 - Grammar in Language Learning and Teaching

• A self-paced online module which provides a foundation in grammar for English language teachers
• Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters (1 credit)
  

Ling 3500/5500 - Introduction to Linguistics

• Technical introduction to linguistic principles and methods of description in the areas of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. (5/5 credits)
• - Introduction to basic concepts of anatomy/physiology of speech and language, psycholinguistics, and first and second language acquisition
• Offered: Fall and Spring semesters (3/3 credits)

Ling 4750/5750 - Language Learning

• Study of theories of first and second language acquisition/learning and their implications for language teaching methodology.
• Prereq: 3500/5500
• Offered: Fall and Spring semester (3/3 credits)

• Emphasizes language teaching theory and methodology as well as creation of instructional, analytical, and evaluative materials for the TEFL classroom.
• Prereq: 4750/5750
• Offered: Fall and Spring semesters (3/3 credits)

LING 4920/5920: Language Teaching Practicum

• Practice in teaching English as a second or foreign language under the guidance of faculty supervisors.
• *If cleared by Practicum Director, students may take this course concurrently with LING 4800/5800.
• Prereq: 4800/5800
• Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer (2-4 credits)