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TSOL 511, 512, 513:
Current Issues in TESOL I, II, III
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Catalogue Descriptions
TSOL 511: Current Issues in TESOL I
Seminar examines current issues in teaching English as a second or foreign language, using a variety of sources including Internet discussion groups. Focus is on topics found through the Internet. One credit.

TSOL 512: Current Issues in TESOL II
Seminar examines current issues in teaching English as a second language or foreign language, using a variety of sources including Internet discussion groups. Focus is on topics covered in the first tier of courses in the MSEd-TESOL program. Prerequisites: TSOL 511 and at least one of these first-tier courses: ENG 501, TSOL 501, or TSOL 521. One credit.

TSOL 513: Current Issues in TESOL III
Seminar examines current issues in teaching English as a second or foreign language, using a variety of sources including Internet discussion groups. Focus is on topics covered in the second tier of courses in the MSEd- TESOL program. Prerequisites: TSOL 512 and at least one of these second-tier courses: TSOL 522, TSOL 541, or TSOL 561. One credit.

Information from the Current Syllabus
About the Courses

These 1-credit courses are offered every trimester. M.S.Ed.-TESOL students are required to take all three in sequence; in exceptional cases, a student may be allowed to take more than one at a time.

The courses have several purposes:
  • To examine important current issues in the field of TESOL.
  • To provide experience in identifying and analyzing TESOL issues.
  • To give practice in using major channels of communication in TESOL.
  • To stimulate the development of research interests.
  • To acquaint students with their classmates' viewpoints and interests.
Textbooks

An important source of input will be the TESL-L electronic discussion forum. Students are also expected to show knowledge of course textbooks and other materials, as appropriate.

Course Requirements
Requirement
 Percentage of Course Grade
Issue Essay
 50%
Comments on other students' Essays
25%
Reply to Comments on your Essay
 20%
Homepage 5%

Schedule
There are no class meetings or assigned topics. The Issue Essay, Comments, and Reply must be submitted according to deadlines established at the beginning of the term.