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TEACHERS OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE     12   

Learn the specialized knowledge and skills in the area of English as a Second Language/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) methodology, teaching techniques, syllabus design, and evaluation to prepare you for a career in teaching ESL/EFL to adult learners. This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, recognized by TESL Ontario and TESL Canada, provides students with the theoretical and practical techniques to develop English language and literacy proficiency in English as a second language. In addition, students gain essential hands-on experience by completing two practicum courses. Career opportunities for graduates include ESL/EFL teachers in continuing education or community-based programs and business and industry trainers.

This program is recognized by TESL Ontario and TESL Canada.

To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within four years.

Admission Requirements:
New students are accepted into the program in the Fall, Winter and Spring semesters. Applications must be submitted with official transcripts showing proof of completion of the academic admission requirements to the:

Ontario College Application Services
60 Corporate Court
P.O. Box 810
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3

Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca

Program eligibility:
* An undergraduate university degree.
* A successful interview with program coordinator.


For further information, contact the TES/FL Coordinator at 727-4723 ext. 5018 or visit www.algonquincollege.com/languages/tefl

Courses currently offered are indicated with a
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PROGRAM OF STUDY:

TSL5274 Language and Language Acquisition - an Introduction
TSL5201 Winter 2010 Language Learning and Culture
TSL5205 Methodology Part I
TSL5206 Methodology Part II
TSL5207 Winter 2010 Methodology Part III
TSL5276 Practicum I - Teaching English as a Second Language
TSL5281 Winter 2010 Teaching Reading and Writing
TSL5282 Winter 2010 Practicum II - Teaching English Second Language
TSL5208 Winter 2010 Pedagogical Grammar I
TSL0011 Assessment and Evaluation in Second Language
TSL5209 Pedagogical Grammar II
TSL0012 Adult Literacy and Beginner Esl