American University Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
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Director Polina Vinogradova
TESOL Program Office
202-885-2582
tesol@american.edu
The demand for teachers of English to speakers of other languages has markedly increased as changing national systems and global concerns have created an interdependent world. American University’s TESOL program is distinctive due to its unique balance of theoretical and practical exploration. Students read and conduct research in the field of TESOL to inform their teaching practices, including planning lessons and designing assessments for English language classes. Concurrently, students are present in English language learning environments from the beginning of their TESOL course of study in such capacities as observer, tutor, etc. Faculty draw on their extensive teaching experience, research, and interaction with other cultures to provide pragmatic lessons and advice to TESOL students.
AU offers a variety of opportunities in TESOL including a combined Bachelor’s/MA program, an MA in TESOL (with a joint AU/Peace Corps program), and a certificate open to both undergraduate and graduate students. An ESOL track is available in the MAT program and a graduate teaching certificate (see the School of Education for more information). In addition, the program offers an annual TESOL Summer Institute, which includes regular summer session classes plus an intensive workshop.
Starting January 2014, the program will offer the MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) delivered online. This program is designed specifically for students interested in teaching outside of the United States.
ProgramsUndergraduate CertificateMaster’s ProgramGraduate Certificate
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