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Teaching english to speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
FOUR-Month Advanced Diploma at Castlegar
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Program Calendar
Fall 2012
• September 4 Orientation
• September 5 Classes start
• December 7 Classes end
• December 10-13 Exam period
• Note: TESOL Advanced Diploma is only
offered once a year in the fall semester.
Fall 2013
• September 3 Orientation
• September 4 Classes start
• December 6 Classes end
• December 9-12 Exam period
Program Summary
There is a growing global demand for qualified
English language teachers. The one semester
TESOL Advanced Diploma Program provides
Canadian and international students with an
intensive overview of the fundamental elements of
teaching English to speakers of other languages.
The program includes course work in the areas of
second language acquisition theory and linguistics,
curriculum design, materials development,
intercultural communication, classroom management
and assessment. The program consists of 21
hours a week of classes and practicum. Practice
teaching within the Selkirk College English
Languge Program provides students with concrete
experience. Over the one semester program, there
is a total of 294 contact hours - 252 hours of
classes and coursework and 42 hours of practicum
that include practice teaching, observation and
meeting with experienced English language
teachers.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have successfully graduated from
a degree or diploma program from a recognized
institution, or have completed at least two years
of post-secondary education. Prior work or
volunteer educational experience, preferably with
second language learners, and/or course work in
education is desirable. Entrance requirements
include an average of C+ in prior course work,
Course of Studies
Translation Key:
Crd = Credit
Sem = Seminar Hours per week;
Lec = Lecture Hours per week;
Lab = Lab Hours per week;
Ttl = Total course hours per term
Courses marked as (D) may also be available via Distance Education.
Course Name crd Lec Lab Sem Ttl
Semester 1
TSOL 102 Second Language Acquisition and Theory 3.0 3 0 0 3
TSOL 104 Classroom Practice and Organization 3.0 3 0 0 3
TSOL 106 English Language Curriculum
and Materials Development 3.0 3 0 0 3
TSOL 108 Language and Culture 3.0 3 0 0 3
TSOL 110 Practicum Experience and Seminar 4 3 0 1 4
TSOL 112 Grammar and Phonology 3.0 3 0 0 3
TSOL 114 Testing and Evaluation 1.0 1 0 0 1
TSOL 116 Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) 1.0 1 0 0 1
Total: 21 20 0 1 21
an interview, and an essay. Applicants who are
speakers of other languages must provide evidence
of a minimal TOEFL score of 213 (computer), an
IELTS score of 6.5, or have completed the Selkirk
Advanced English Language program and English
051 with a C+ or higher average. NOTE: To be
eligible for an Advanced Diploma recognized by
TESL Canada, applicants who are speakers of
other languages must have a TOEFL score of 550
(pbt) or 213 (cbt) AND a TSE minimum score of
6 and a TWE minimum score of 5.
Program Courses
TSOL 102 Second Language
Acquisition and Theory
This course examines first and second language
acquisition (SLA) from a theoretical and
applied point of view. Consideration is given to
sociolinguistic influences as well as historical and
current methods for second language acquisition.
The theoretical understandings developed in this
course are designed to contribute to a teacher’s
own philosophy, style, approach and classroom
techniques.
TSOL 104 Classroom Practice
and Organization
This course prepares students to make the successful
transition to teaching in the English Language
classroom. Both theoretically and practically,
students explore the needs and challenges of
effective classroom organization and management.
Current approaches, learner variables, task
development and a learner-centred classroom that
focus on student success are considered.
TSOL 106 English Language Curriculum
and Materials Development
Students are provided with an introduction
to English language curriculum studies in
the context of current approaches to teaching
English as an additional language. Students have
opportunities to work with and develop materials
related to the specific language skills of listening,
speaking, reading, and writing. Student work in
this course can be applied to lesson preparation
for the TESOL program practicum.
TSOL 108 Language and Culture
This course examines differing world views of language
and culture, cultural patterns and the role
of English in a intercultural context. The course
is designed to encourage students to discover and
challenge their own cultural assumptions and
values, and to apply their research and further
understanding to their teaching principles and
strategies in the second language classroom.
TSOL 110 Practicum
Experience and Seminar
A teaching practicum is an integral part of the
TESOL program. Students participate in formal
classroom observations and then proceed to solo
practice teaching. Students have the opportunity
to choose a specific skill area class to focus on
within the extensive Selkirk College English
Language program. Through observation, practice
teaching, evaluation and review, students are able
to gain firsthand experience. Experienced instructors
in the program provide guidance, supervision
and ongoing support. A one-hour weekly group
seminar provides the opportunity for students to
share and reflect on their experience.
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