Teaching English as a Global Language - ELTS-X703
Course Description
Teaching English Language with the World in Mind
In this course, students will explore the complexity of teaching English as a Global Language and understand its implications for teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in international contexts. Students will learn about the social, economic, cultural, and institutional contexts that influence English language teaching and learning in countries where English is not spoken as a native language.
Learner Outcomes
- Relate the role of English as a global language to developments in learning and teaching in a range of international contexts
- Understand the complex ways in which the concept of “native speaker” is shifting
- Frame the standards for English language teaching from a global perspective
- Analyze the role of culture in teaching English as a global language
- Reflect on the methodology of teaching English as a global language
- Engage in rethinking goals and approaches for language teaching in a global context
- Conduct a case study of English language teaching in an international context
Course Details
Number of Units: 2.0 units of graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education to recent college graduates, career changers and educators who wish to develop their competencies in field of TESOL.
Course Materials: Text, Teaching and Assessing EIL in Local Contexts Around the World (ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series) by Sandra Lee McKay and James Dean Brown. This book is available at your local bookstore or online at Amazon.com, Kindle version is available for rent or purchase at a more affordable price.
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate : Courses - Enroll in Individual Courses, or Earn a Certificate with Required Courses (10 Units)
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.