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What is Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)? English as a foreign language(EFL) is the instruction of English to speakers of other languages (e.g., Arabic, Chinese,Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai or Vietnamese) while the instructor is livingoutside of the United States. EFL instructors can work for private language schools, public andprivate elementary, middle, or high schools and universities/community colleges. English istypically the language of instruction, but is does help if the teacher knows something of the

.abroad individually or with an organization like the Peace Corps or the Fulbright Exchange.Check out our frequently asked questions page on the TEFL homepage for more informationhttp://www.uwec.edu/esl/minors/TEFL/TEFLIndex.htm

What is the demand for trained EFL instructors overseas?

Over the last twenty years, there has been a steady increase in the demand fortrained EFL

. Globalization has increased the need for students all over the world to speak English as an

international language for business, social networking, and specific purposes ranging fromaviation, law, tourism, information technology, etc.

Numerous recruiting companies and professional organizations are available in the field tohelp prepared and interested individuals to find appropriate placements for EFL instruction.

-credits),please visit the Department of Foreign Languages, 378 Hibbard Hall, to have an advisorassigned to you.

Can I teach EFL internationally without the TEFL Minor or Certificate?

How would you feel if you were the student in a class with an untrained teacher? How would youfeel on the first day of class when there are dozens of eyes staring at you and you do not have any

,the trained professionals in the field (it undercuts our pay and the respect of our discipline), andyou. Unfortunately, you may be able to find a poorly paid position, but there are no guaranteesthat you will be well treated.

What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL?

Aside from the acronym difference, professionals in the field use the distinction between second,

and foreign language environments (which the students native language is spoken outside of theclassroom). For your academic purposes, this distinction explains whether you want to teach in

the US (a second language environment) with a State of Wisconsin license (TESOL) or if youwant to teach overseas in Japan, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, or Korea (TEFL).

Can I obtain both the TESOL Minor for an in-state license and do the TEFL Minor orCertificate so I can teach internationall ?

Yes, you may do the Certificate for only two additionally classes (ES 409 and FLG 375). Youmay not do the two Minors (TESOL and TEFL), because there are too many overlaps incoursework.

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The difference is simply that the TEFL Minor with 24 credits is a more thorough preparation for

teaching EFL than the 15-18-credit TEFL Certificate. If you do the minor, you would obtain thecertificate along the way (you only need to complete a form). You can find jobs with the certificate;this would be the minimum that one would want to go teach overseas. If you need a minor with yourmajor, you may want to do the TEFL Minor. If you do not, but you have time in your academicschedule to do the TEFL Minor, you may opt for that. If you do not need a minor, and you do not havemuch time then do the TEFL Certificate.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CERTIFICATES: The University does not provide ahandsome, gilded, stamped certificate form at the completion of certificate programs. It is a Universitypolicy. However, the University does list the TEFL certificate on your transcripts once you havecompleted the coursework, and the certificate form is signed by your adviser and submitted to theRegistrar. Your certificate is your transcript which is official and stamped by the UniversitysRegistrar. Some employers outside of the US value the formal certificate with stamps, etc. and requiret or r ng purposes. our o c a transcr pt s ou su t t e purposes.

Where and when can I do my TEFL Practicum?

The TEFL Practicum is course number FLG 375Internship Experience that requires either onlinetutoring or international travel. You may do your TEFL Practicum anytime after you complete ES409. Overseas experiences prior to taking ES 409 do not count for this practicum as the practicum is anopportunity for you to try out the new instructional and planning tools you learn in the program.

Importantly, the TEFL Practicum should be completed in a non-English speaking country and YOUwill need to identify your own practicum site; therefore, it is necessary to plan 12-8 months inadvance. Career services will provide some information as well as the TEFL website. Remember thatyou can do your TEFL Practicum as a two-for or three-for, for instance by combining onlinetutoring with FLG 400s tutoring assignment or going on a research trip abroad and tutoring privatelyduring that experience (if you have permission and time, of course), etc. For example, you could do

Serving as an independently

operating private tutor

Tutoring EFLers Online privately

or with a tutoring company

Conducting a Fulbright Award

Teaching in a Intensive

English Language Schools

Government-funded

assistantships

Working in a Summer English

Language Camps

What are the requirements for enrolling in FLG 375: TEFL Practicum?

To enroll in FLG 375, students must

1) find a safe practicum site and have the contact information,

2) complete the practicum application form found at

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3) obtain CISI insurance and a receipt,

4) schedule a meeting with your advisor to submit these 3 items, and

5) discuss the FLG 375 syllabus and course requirements to enroll in FLG 375.

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TEFL Minor (24 credits) Program Code: 550-406

1) CSD 262 Phonetics: Theory and Application (2 crs) Spring/Fall days

Summer online2) ENGL 125 English Grammar and Usage GE-IA (3 crs) Spring/Fall days

FLG 365 Special Topics in TESOL: Pedagogical Grammar (3 crs) Winterim online

ENGL 221 The English Language GE-IA (3 crs) Spring/Fall days

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3) PSYC 378 The Psychology of Language (3 crs) Fall only afternoons

FLG 365 Special Topics in TESOL: Psycholinguistics (3 crs) Winterim online

4) ANTH 315 Language in Culture and Society GE-IIIA (3 crs) Fall/ Summer days

Tool courses may be taken in any order, and may be interspersed throughout ones program of study.

It is preferable to have some of the tools courses before one begins to take the Core courses, but this

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is not a requirement.

5) FLG 378 Second Language Acquisition (3 crs) Spring/Fall day/evenings

6) ES 409 TEFL Methods for Non-Licensure* (3 crs) Spring only afternoons

7) FLG 400 Assessment of English Language Learners (2 crs) Spring ,evenings; Summer onlineORE

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Core courses mustbe taken in order due to prerequisites. For example, FLG 378, then ES 409, FLG

375. After ES 409, you may take FLG 400, FLG 375 or ES 408 in any order.

Elective Courses: The electives are some of the choices available to TEFL Minors, but other courses

may be substituted. Students are encouraged to choose elective courses, which will benefit them in their

future TEFL instruction. Students must take a minimum of 4 credits of electives.

ES 320 Teacher Assisting (2 credits)Apply for ES 320 one semester prior at

http://www.uwec.edu/esl/minors/Reynoldshome.htm) so that you may be placed into an on-

campus ESL course that meshes well with your interests, needs and course schedule.

ES 408 Content-Based ESL Instruction (3 credits)Take after ES 409.

FLG 375: Internship Experience (3-6 credits)you may take more credits in your practicum so

t at some meet your e ect ve cre ts.

ENGL 125, ENGL 221 or FLG 365: Pedagogical Grammar in addition as an elective

ANTH 351 Cross-Cultural Interactions (3 credits) BCOM206 Business Writing (2 credits)

CJ 202 Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)

EDMT 285 Computers in Education: Introduction (1 credit)

POLS 260 Introduction to Comparative Politics GE-III (3 credits)

POLS 265 Problems of Developing Nations GE-III (3 credits)

HIST courses on a particular country.

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TEFL Certificate (17 credits) Program Code: 550-601

1) CSD 262 Phonetics: Theory and Application (2 crs) Spring/Fall days

Summer online2) ENGL 125 English Grammar and Usage GE-IA (3 crs) Spring/Fall days

FLG 365 Special Topics in TESOL: Pedagogical Grammar (3 crs) Winterim online

ENGL 221 The English Language GE-IA (3 crs) Spring/Fall daysChoose

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TOOLS

Tool courses may be taken in any order, and may be interspersed throughout ones program of study.

It is preferable to have some of the tools courses before one begins to take the Core courses, but this

is not a requirement.

3) FLG 378 Second Language Acquisition (3 crs) Spring/Fall day/evenings

e o s or on- censure crs pr ng on y a ernoons

5) FLG 400 Assessment of English Language Learners (2 crs) Spring ,evenings; Summer online

6) TEFL Practicum = FLG 375 Internship Experience (3-6 credits) Spring/Summer n/a

Core courses mustbe taken in order due to prerequisites. For example, FLG 378, then ES 409, FLG

375. After ES 409, you may take FLG 400 and/or FLG 375 in any order.

CORE

One-year Cycle

Year Fall Winterim Spring Summer

1 FLG 378CSD 262

FLG 365 Ped. Gram. ES 409 FLG 400FLG 375

Three-Term Cycle

Year Winterim Spring Summer

1 FLG 365 Ped. Gram. CSD 262

FLG 378

ES 409

FLG 400

FLG 375

Two-Term Cycle

Year Spring Summer

1 ENGL 125 or 221

FLG 378

CSD 262

FLG 400

*Upon completion of TEFL Certificate coursework, students must visit your advisor to

complete and submit a form to the Registrar to have the TEFL Certificate is added to

his/her transcripts.

ES 409 FLG 375