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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>The University of Texas at San Antonio </FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies </FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>is pleased to announce its new Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (CertTESL) program. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE in TESL</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>The certificate <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">provides specialized training for beginning a career in English language teaching in the US or abroad, exploring a career change, adding specialized training to current professional skills, or teaching English in retirement.<SPAN> </SPAN>No prior training in language teaching or linguistics is required.</SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal dir=ltr style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Practical, hands-on courses offer a general foundation in methods, techniques, and strategies for teaching English language learners of all ages.<SPAN> </SPAN>The program places a special emphasis on teaching English in multilingual settings, preparing teachers to offer socially responsible and linguistically appropriate lessons to help students develop strong intercultural communication skills.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal dir=ltr style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">PROGRAM of STUDY</SPAN></P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The CertTESL consists of 15 credit hours (five graduate courses), which students may take at their own pace.<SPAN> </SPAN>The certificate can be completed as quickly as within a calendar year.<SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The program of study includes three fundamental courses that all participants take: Foundations in Second Language Acquisition, Listening and Speaking in Second Language Programs, and Internship in English as a Second Language.<SPAN> </SPAN>In addition, students can tailor the certificate to meet their specific career goals by choosing among a wide variety of courses in two areas: language teaching methods and literacy.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">SAMPLE COURSES in the CertTESL PROGRAM</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Approaches to Second Language Instruction (ESL 5053)</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Foundations in Second Language Acquisition (ESL 5013)</SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoBodyText3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies also offers a Master of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA-TESL). For more information about the MA program, please visit:</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoBodyText3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Applications are being accepted now for Spring 2010. For more information about applying to the CertTESL or the MA-TESL program, contact <A href="mailto:Ruben.Arciniega@utsa.edu" target=_blank><FONT size=2>Ruben.Arciniega@utsa.edu</FONT></A></SPAN></P></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>