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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Curriculum Proposal Form #2

Change in Degree, Major, or Submajor

Effective Term:

Type of Action:

Degree:

Program Title: Teaching English as a Second Language for Adults

GPA Requirement for the Major/Submajor: 2.75

Sponsor(s): Susan Huss-Lederman (L&S), Melanie Schneider, Wallace Sherlock, Julie Minikel-Lacocque (COEPS)

Department(s): Lang & Lit. and C&I

College(s):

Consultation took place: NA Yes (list departments and attach consultation sheet)

Departments:      

Proposal Information:

(Procedures for Form #2)

Total number of credit units in program:

Before change 24 After change 24

1. Exact description of request:

Summary

Students completing the Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults take courses in its sister licensure programs, Teaching English as a Second Language/Bilingual-Bicultural and Teaching English as a Second Language (Licensure) that are cross-listed with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The minor in Teaching English as a Second Language for Adults is outdated and includes courses that are no longer offered (ESL 301, SECONDED 435, and ESL 401). Therefore, the following changes are requested in order to update the course catalog and AAR by 1) correcting the course listing to accurately reflect what is currently offered in the program, 2) adding languages other than English to section 3, and 3) suggesting minor wording changes in the description of the minor from the current “certification program” to “minor,” the shift from “theoretical and applied” linguistics to “applied” linguistics and from “The College of Education” to “The College of Education and Professional Studies.” The GPA requirement of 2.75 has always been in place, but has not been clearly stated. Students may also want to become licensed by DPI in this area, and this will also require a 2.75 GPA.

In addition, one of the courses, CIGENRL/ESL 403, ESL Methods and Curriculum, is being converted to a four-credit course, which will now include a field experience. Students who wish to teach adults will be able to gain practical experience by working with students in the Intensive English Institute while taking this course. Students will subsequently enroll in ESL 493, Applied Study in ESL, for two credits, instead of the customary three, thus resulting in no change to credits in the minor or credits toward degree.

From (as listed in catalog and on AR)

MINOR – 24 UNITS (NON-LICENSURE)

1. English 281, English 383, ESL 301 and ESL 320

2. SECNDED 435, ESL 401 AND ESL 493

3. FRENCH 251, GERMAN 251, OR SPANISH 251

The certification program in Teaching English as a Second Language combines the study of theoretical and applied linguistics with instruction in theoretical and practical issues related to the study of English by non-native speakers throughout the lifespan. The minor is offered within the Department of Languages and Literatures, College of Letters and Sciences, in with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Professional Studies. The licensure program has been designed to meet the standards recommended by TESOL, Inc, the premier international organization for ESL professionals. In its Core Standards for Language and Professional Programs, TESOL states that "teaching English to speakers of other languages is an academic field requiring...special professional education and preparation for its practitioners." Furthermore, "each program should have courses which present basic theory and practice covering the second language and teaching paradigm..." Basic entry requirements are: (1) Completion of English 101 and 102 or English 105 (2) competency in a language other than English as determined by examination or successful completion of the 251 level (may be worked on concurrently with the minor); (3) a GPA of 2.75 or higher. The TESL minor consists of a core of 24 units.

To (to be listed in catalog and on AR)

MINOR – 24 UNITS (NON-LICENSURE), 2.75 GPA

1. English 281, English 383, ESL 301 and ESL 320 ESL 350/550 OR CIGENRL 350/550

2. SECNDED 435, ESL 401 AND ESL 493 ESL 310/510 OR CIGENRL 310/510

3. FRENCH 251, GERMAN 251, OR SPANISH 251 ESL 320/520 OR CIGENRL 320/520

4. ESL 330/530 OR CIGENRL 330/530

5. ESL 403/603 OR CIGENRL 403/603

6. ESL 405/605 OR CIGENRL 405/605

7. ESL 493

8. ARABIC 251, CHINESE 251, FRENCH 251, GERMAN 251, JAPANESE 203, OR SPANISH 251

The minor in Teaching English as a Second Language combines the study of applied linguistics with instruction in pedagogical approaches related to the study of English by non-native speakers throughout the lifespan. The minor is offered within the Department of Languages and Literatures, College of Letters and Sciences, in concert with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Professional Studies. The licensure program has been designed to meet the standards recommended by TESOL, Inc, the premier international organization for ESL professionals. In its Core Standards for Language and Professional Programs, TESOL states that "teaching English to speakers of other languages is an academic field requiring...special professional education and preparation for its practitioners." Furthermore, "each program should have courses which present basic theory and practice covering the second language and teaching paradigm..." Basic entry requirements are: (1) Completion of English 101 and 102 or English 105; (2) competency in a language other than English as determined by examination or successful completion of the 251 level (may be worked on concurrently with the minor); (3) a GPA of 2.75 or higher. The TESL minor consists of a core of 24 units.

2. Relationship to mission and strategic plan of institution, and/or college and department goals and objectives:

The L&S Mission Statement asserts that students be offered career-oriented majors and minors. The minor in Teaching ESL to Adults is such a career-oriented minor. Those who have graduated with this minor in the past have gone into the Peace Corps, adult ESL education within the Wisconsin Technical College System, adult literacy programs, teaching overseas, or have gone on to master’s programs in teaching ESL.

3. Rationale:

As noted above, the catalog description and AAR listing is not current. The proposed changes will enable both documents to accurately reflect the courses offered in the minor.

4. Cost Implications:

There are no cost implications.

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