English As A Second Language Instruction (7-12), Minor

Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website. 

 

Minor Requirements – 18 Hours (18 advanced)

The English as a Second Language Instruction for grades 7-12 is available to any student from any field who would like to pursue ESL as a teaching field and fulfills ESL supplemental standards for the Texas Education Agency. For purposes of meeting TEA standards for ESL teaching in secondary schools in Texas, these courses or their equivalent at the graduate level may be taken either all at one level or mixed at either level.

English ESL Core – 15 hours (15 advanced)

Required

ENGL 3375Introduction to English as a Second Language

3

ENGL 3361Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics

3

ENGL 3370Language and Culture

3

ENGL 3377Methods and Assessments for English Language Learners

3

ENGL 4377Practical Experience in Secondary ESL

3

English ESL Elective – 3 hours (3 advanced)

Choose from:

ENGL 3338Teaching Literature to Secondary English Language Learners

3

ENGL 3362English Grammar

3

ENGL 4362Contrastive Grammar

3

ENGL 4370Introduction to Border Language

3

ENGL 4375Language Acquisition

3

EDSL 4306Content Area Methods in the ESL Classroom

3

EDSL 4308Assessment in the ESL Classroom

3