Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Intercultural Competence
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 4,743 *
Application deadline
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* total fee for Canadian students. $16,278.64 for international students
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Introduction
This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is designed to prepare students to teach English as a Second (or Foreign) Language in Canada and/or overseas.
This post-graduate program will cover topics such as integrating theoretical, pedagogical, and practical applications for teaching English as a second or foreign language and meeting educational standards set by TESL Ontario. Additionally, this program includes courses to enhance professional and intercultural communication skills, knowledge, and experience.
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1
- EDUC-6040 ---- Linguistics
- INDS-6002 ---- Intercultural Competence
- EDUC-6041 ---- Language Learning and Teaching
- FLDP-6023 ---- Practicum: Observation
Group 2
Take one of the following courses:
FREN-3005, SPAN-3003, or COMM-6019
- FREN-3005 ---- Discovering French
- SPAN-3003 ---- Discovering Spanish
- COMM-6019 ---- Advanced Professional Communication
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1
- EDUC-6042 ---- Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary
- EDUC-6043 ---- Teaching the Four Skills
- EDUC-6044 ---- Reflective Capstone
- FLDP-6024 ---- Teaching Practicum
- INFO-6083 ---- Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Group 2
Students will be enrolled in one of the following courses:
COMM-6032 or COMM-6034
- COMM-6032 ---- Professional Presentations
- COMM-6034 ---- Reading, Writing, and Audience Analysis-Adv
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 9 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Intercultural Competence (TES2) post-graduate certificate program will be eligible to apply for accreditation by TESL Ontario. This is a necessary credential for teaching in government-funded language programs for adults in Ontario and Canada. Students must also meet the other requirements stipulated by the governing body.
There are also many opportunities abroad with employers who are looking for teachers with a TES2 certificate. In addition, the intercultural competence component of this program will prepare graduates for employment with organizations that work with newcomers to Canada, such as settlement agencies, or to work abroad helping prepare people for intercultural experiences.
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Intercultural Competence (TES2) program:
Abroad ESL Teacher
Embrace an opportunity to change your life and the life of others by traveling to a different country to help teach English to children.
Adult ESL Instructor
Use module planning to prepare course outlines and daily lesson plans according to student needs
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