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黑料社's Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) equips students with the skills and knowledge to teach English to non-native speakers in a variety of contexts. The program combines language acquisition theory, linguistics, and practical teaching methods, preparing students to design effective instructional strategies for diverse learners. With a focus on both classroom practice and cultural competency, the B.A. in TESL prepares graduates for careers in education, language instruction, and international teaching roles, as well as further studies in applied linguistics and TESL certification.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Second Language provides students with a broad understanding of both theory and practice in language studies, pedagogy and culture. Students gain mastery in implementing their skills in varied second-language teaching contexts; in addition, they can observe and participate with international learners in a state-of-the-art technology classroom.
Students who complete an optional practicum abroad may earn the . Students can additionally work toward state teacher licensure by completing the .
Teaching English as a Second Language students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the in the University Catalog for more information.
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.
First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to 黑料社’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at 黑料社’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Former Students: Former 黑料社 students who have not attended another institution since 黑料社 and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving 黑料社 must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.
Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.
Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .
Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab
Graduates of this program will be able to:
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| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| CULT 29535 | EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY | 3 |
| ENG 31001 | FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR | 3 |
| ENG 31003 | LINGUISTICS | 3 |
| ENG 31005 | CHILD SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 1 | 3 |
| or ENG 31009 | ADULT SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION | |
| ENG 31006 | WORLD ENGLISHES (WIC) 2 | 3 |
| or ENG 41001 | SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN SCHOOLING (WIC) | |
| ENG 31007 | PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENG 31008 | GRAMMAR FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENG 31010 | THE BILINGUAL MENTAL LEXICON | 3 |
| ENG 41003 | LANGUAGE CURRICULUM, MATERIALS AND ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| ENG 41092 | ESL PRACTICUM IN INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (ELR) 3 | 3 |
| or ENG 41192 | ESL PRACTICUM IN A P-12 SETTING (ELR) | |
| or ENG 41292 | TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRACTICUM (ELR) | |
| Technology and Design Elective, choose from the following: | 3 | |
ETEC 39525 | EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY | |
ETEC 47400 | TRENDS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY | |
ETEC 47403 | INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN | |
MCLS 40654 | TECHNOLOGY AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION | |
| Writing and Communication Studies Elective, choose from the following: | 3 | |
COMM 20001 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | |
COMM 35852 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | |
ENG 20002 | INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING | |
ENG 30050 | WRITING AND RHETORIC IN A DIGITAL AGE | |
ENG 30051 | WRITING, RHETORIC AND NEW MEDIA | |
ENG 30063 | PROFESSIONAL WRITING | |
| Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below) | 10-16 | |
| 4 | 3 | |
| 6 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 4 | 6-9 | |
| 4 | 3-6 | |
| 6-7 | ||
| 6 | ||
| General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) | 37 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
Students declared in the should take ENG 31005. Students may take ENG 31009 as an elective.
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
Students declared in the should take ENG 41192. Students should take ENG 41292 toward the requirements.
If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.
| Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
|---|---|
| 2.000 | 2.000 |
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree* in the College of Sciences and Humanities must complete the following:
*The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is exempt from the foreign language requirement until fall 2028 due to its previous longstanding academic placement in the College of Communication and Information, which does not have a foreign language requirement.
All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer courses. This may be accomplished in one of three ways:
Certain programs may require specific languages, limit the languages from which a student may choose or require coursework through Intermediate II. Students who plan to pursue graduate study may need a particular language proficiency.
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CULT 29535 | EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| ENG 31001 | FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR | 3 |
| Foreign Language and/or General Elective | 3 | |
| American Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| ENG 31003 | LINGUISTICS | 3 |
| ENG 31008 | GRAMMAR FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE | 3 |
| Foreign Language and/or General Elective | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Five | ||
| ENG 31005 or ENG 31009 | CHILD SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION or ADULT SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION | 3 |
| ENG 31006 or ENG 41001 | WORLD ENGLISHES (WIC) or SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN SCHOOLING (WIC) | 3 |
| ENG 31007 | PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENG 31010 | THE BILINGUAL MENTAL LEXICON | 3 |
| Writing and Communication Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| ENG 41092 or ENG 41192 or ENG 41292 | ESL PRACTICUM IN INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (ELR) or ESL PRACTICUM IN A P-12 SETTING (ELR) or TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRACTICUM (ELR) | 3 |
| Technology and Design Elective | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| ENG 41003 | LANGUAGE CURRICULUM, MATERIALS AND ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| General Electives | 12 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| General Electives | 15 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
This program is not designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you wish to become licensed in Ohio, you must also register for and complete all requirements for the Minor in Education and sit for licensing exams. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at 黑料社's website for professional licensure disclosure.
If you are interested in the Minor in Education, please contact Jessy Hendrickx (jahendri@kent.edu) and watch this video:
Graduates of 黑料社鈥檚 B.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language are well-prepared for careers in language education, both domestically and internationally. The program鈥檚 comprehensive curriculum, which includes language acquisition, linguistics, and teaching methodologies, equips students with the skills to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. Graduates often pursue roles as ESL teachers, language specialists, and curriculum developers, contributing to educational institutions, language programs, and multicultural communities.
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