This certification Program is designed for students interested in building up their career in the field of teaching foreign languages. Students who have mastered this minor have the right to teach English to speakers of other languages. When registering for the Minor in TESOL Program, candidates have the opportunity to choose one of the possible options for completing the Program: on the basis of MAQSUT NARIKBAEV UNIVERSITY (offline) or on the basis of Northern Arizona University (online).
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
– acquire deep knowledge of grammar and apply it in teaching the language;
– demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of modern methods and approaches in teaching a foreign language;
– apply technology in teaching a foreign language;
– develop a course curriculum and training materials.
Admission requirements:
– Level of English: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS 6.5 and higher);- 3-4 year students (except for “Translation Studies” EP);
– 4 core courses;
– 1 elective course.
Requirements for completion of the certification Program:
– 27 academic credits (including internship);
– GPA 2.67 and higher;
– completing teaching internship (2 credits or more).
Note:
1. For students of language educational programs, it is possible to have certain courses transferred on the basis of syllabi and transcripts. The decision on transfer is made by SLA AQAC.
2. When students register for the TESOL Program at Northern Arizona University, the disciplines of this minor are subject to transfer (provided all registration requirements are met).