LANGUAGE LEARNING THEORY
Find out how people learn languages as you compare first language and second language acquisition and child and adult foreign language learning. Understand the learning theories that are the foundation of various teaching methodologies, and develop strategies that you can use in your own teaching situations.

GRAMMAR OF ENGLISH
Learn to analyze your students' language and to design instruction to improve their grammar. Expand your knowledge of the grammatical structures of English which give learners the most trouble due to interference from their first language. Learn how to assist your students overcome these difficulties.

EFL TEACHING METHODS AND LESSON PLANNING
Explore current methods for teaching specific skill areas such as speaking, listening, reading and writing with an emphasis placed on communicative teaching techniques and theories. Develop lesson plans, materials and instructional aids for your classroom, and learn how to motivate your students to study and learn by using a wide variety of language games and techniques.

TEACHING PRACTICE
Observe a teacher in an American classroom for English learners. Evaluate and discuss what occurred. Prepare lesson plans, assist a teacher of English, and apply those skills in an ESL classroom. Receive feedback on your own teaching and learn to plan for future success as a teacher of English.

STUDENT PLACEMENT & FEEDBACK
Improve your understanding of assessment strategies, gain new insight into the purpose of testing and interpreting test results. Discuss, analyze, and practice formal and informal ways of assessing your student’s speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

TEACHING THE SKILLS
Learn general principles and strategies for effectively teaching the English language skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Topics will include needs assessment, setting objectives, and selecting and using the appropriate materials.

TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD
Receive guidance in your search for an appropriate international job placement as an EFL teacher. Learn the skills you'll need to complete your foreign teaching assignment competently and successfully! Examine issues of gaining employment, cross-cultural behavior, pedagogy, and logistical concerns. Learn about culture shock and successful adaptation.

RESEARCH SEMINAR
Use your knowledge gained throughout the program to select a field-specific research project. Learn a variety of research approaches and techniques, and learn to read and analyze field specific research articles. Present your research in a written report and share the project with classmates, teachers and others in a final research symposium.