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TEFL Information

Ohio University Certificate Learning Objectives:

  • Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of students of diverse cultural and language backgrounds.

  • Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of English structure and usage.

  • Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the process of language learning.

  • Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the context of second (new) language acquisition in the United States.

  • Candidates know and demonstrate knowledge of and skills in the assessment of second (new) language learners.

  • Candidates demonstrate knowledge of and skills in the instruction of linguistically diverse learners.

  • Candidates observe and interact with second (new) language learners.

LING 1010- Grammar in Language Learning and Teaching

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Taken: Spring Semester 2019-20 | Lecture

Description: This self-paced online course will provide a basic introduction to English grammar in language learning and language teaching.

Grade: CR

LING 3500- Introduction to Linguistics​
 

Taken: Fall Semester 2020-21 | Lecture

Description: General course in fundamental linguistic principles; duality of patterning; phonetics/phonology; syntax/semantics; morphology.

Grade: A

LING 4750- Language Learning

 

Taken: Fall Semester 2020-21 | Lecture

Description: This course provides an introduction to some of the major theories, hypotheses, principles, and areas of empirical inquiry traditionally and currently being investigated in the field of second language acquisition (SLA) research. This course also provides background regarding first language acquisition, but the primary focus is on second language acquisition. The course aims to develop student awareness of how SLA theories apply to second language learning situations and teaching practices.​

Grade: A

LING 4800- Methods and Materials in TEFL
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Taken: Spring Semester 2020-21 | Lecture

Description: Second language teaching theory and methodology, with emphasis on teaching English as foreign language.

Grade: A

LING 4920- Language Teaching Practicum

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Taken: Spring Semester 2021-2022 | Practicum

Description: Practice in the teaching of English as a second or foreign language with faculty supervision.

Practicum teachers will increase their confidence and ability to teach 80-minute lessons using a communicative methodology by

  • attending training sessions

  • meeting with peers

  • observing classes and reflecting on observations

  • planning and conducting lessons

  • receiving and reflecting on feedback on their teaching

Grade: Passed

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