The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers a state-approved 18 credit hour add-on program leading to ESL endorsement certification.
Many applicants have completed one or more of these courses (or similar content) as part of an undergraduate curriculum. Through evaluation of your transcripts and rap sheet, it can be determined if any previous coursework may be applied toward the requirements for the ESL endorsement.
ESL Course Descriptions
Requirements are as follows:
In-depth study of the history of English as a Second Language instruction. This course will investigate the development and characteristics of various programs used in teaching English to limited English proficient (LEP) students. Additional study will focus on articles written by major researchers in this field. The central purpose of this course is to provide experience in identifying, analyzing, and discussing significant current issues in the field of English as Second Language.
Involves the study and application of second-language theories and cultural knowledge to ESL teaching methodology and curriculum design. In addition, explores various approaches, which should benefit second-language learners and presents techniques of adjusting lessons to suit the needs of second-language learners and enhance their acquisition and use of English. Concentrates on assisting educators in the development of appropriate strategies for teaching speaking, writing, and grammar in ESL environments.
Designed to make the student aware of language as a field of study; to show the basic assumptions and methods of linguistics; and to introduce the terminology and scholarship in the field.
A survey of the history of the English language, beginning with its Indo-European backgrounds, tracing the development of Old, Middle, and Modern English through major changes in vocabulary, sound, word formation, and syntax.
An introduction to the system phonological, morphological, syntactical of present-day American English. Emphasis on various recent presentations of this system.
Integrating reading skills and teaching strategies with the teaching of content area subjects.
Emphasis on reading as a developmental process and on useful strategies for getting meaning from print; survey of current methods, ways to integrate literature, teaching procedures, assessment techniques, and materials for the teaching of reading. Field component required.
Emphasis on the development of an instructional reading program that meets the needs of young children. Surveys classroom teaching models, assessment procedures, methods, and materials.
Theories and practice, issues, and concerns, review of developmental reading programs, balanced reading instruction, authentic assessment.
This advanced focus in adolescent literacy will support teacher knowledge of best practices in the classroom instruction. Participants will learn various methodologies to create a positive reading environment for the adolescent.
This advanced focus in supporting elementary school literacy will support teacher knowledge of best practices in classroom instruction and assessment. Participants will strategies to prevent and remediate reading difficulties for the young reader.
· ANTHROPOLOGY 208 – Cultural Anthropology (3 hours)
The comparative study of culture, social organization, economics, government, education, religion, language, and arts in various primitive and present societies; cultural integration and change.
· ANTHROPOLOGY 210 – Anthropological Linguistics (3 hours)
A first course in the nature of language and the analysis of linguistic structures with special reference to non-Western languages.
· EDUCATION 513 – Administrative and Organizational Theory in Education (3 hours)
Introduction to theoretical administrative and organizational foundations of management and leadership of educational programs and institutions.
· EDUCATION 514 – Advanced Philosophy of Sport (3 hours)
Major philosophical theories of sport. Carious conceptual, moral, aesthetic, and social-political issues.
Two semesters college level foreign language (Optional)
* For convenience, the courses are available in a variety of formats and times. Four courses are currently available online and many are offered during the summer months, as well as during the day and in the evening.