CERTIFICATE of TEACHING ENGLISH to SPEAKERS of OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)

The Certificate program covers instruction in the following areas:

• Foundations of TESOL
• Current Issues in TESOL
• Second Language Acquisition
• Phonetics and Phonology
• History of English
• Morphology
• Syntax
• Reading Instruction/Special Needs Students
• Practicum

The English Studies Programs, under the College of Education has adopted an internationally recognized program in English instruction pedagogy. It is recognized for its innovative methodology of English pedagogy with proven success at English instructional schools around the world.

English Studies Certificate Programs Description:

The English Studies Certificate programs provide instruction to speakers of foreign languages to learn English fundamentals. Instruction will prepare students to learn English so that they may apply it in Business, Law, or Education.

English Studies Certificate Programs – Admission Requirements:

1. Regular Degree Applicants – An Applicant with a Bachelor degree from a State-approved or regionally or nationally accredited institution
2. Transfer Applicants - Applicants who have earned units from a graduate program in a related field from a state-approved or regionally or nationally accredited institution may transfer up to six (6) semester units to Irvine University College of Education subject to evaluation of grades and courses.

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CERTIFICATE of PROFICIENCY in ENGLISH (CPE)

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CERTIFICATE of EFFECTIVE SPEECH COMMUNICATION (ESC)

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CERTIFICATE of AMERICAN BUSINESS ENGLISH (ABE)

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CERTIFICATE of APPLIED LINGUISTICS (CAL)

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ENGLISH STUDIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS – COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

American English Structure

The course examines the syntactical, phonological and morphological systems of modern American English with particular attention to areas most relevant to teachers of English as a second or foreign language.

American English Speech Pathology

This course studies the etiology and nature of developmental and acquired communication disorders across the lifespan.

Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary

This course is designed to improve proficiency in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical reading skills.

Structured Listening Techniques

This course aims to systematically develop the skills involved in effective listening.

The Six Diagrams in English Structure

This course studies English structure in 6 diagrams that analyzes all aspects of the English. The course explains the structure as a whole and gives the student a deeper understanding of the English language.

English Writing Proficiency

This course will focus on the skills that international students need to undertake successful research writing in English.

Movie Dramatization

This course further develops oral comprehension and fluency as well as written communication at an intermediate level in English through culturally relevant materials.

Public Speaking

This course will focus on integrating service learning into the public speaking course.

American Business Terminology and Conversation

This course covers understanding the basics of the communicating process listening actively; listening with a purpose.

Effective Techniques for Successful Negotiation

This course focuses on the essential skills and stages involved, giving delegates the confidence to enter into negotiation.

Fundamentals and Principles of Marketing

This course is an introduction to marketing fundamentals.

Psychology of Language

Psychology of Language Psychological and linguistic processes involved in language related activities, like speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Modern Methods of Teaching English

This course is an introduction to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages.