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Teaching English as a Foreign Language Minor and
Certificate Programs

• 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., Japanese, Portuguese, Russian,
  or Spanish) while the instructor is living
  outside of the United States. EFL instructors
  can work for private language schools, public and
  private elementary, middle,or high schools and
  universities. English is the language of
  instruction, but is does help if the teacher
  knows something of the language of that culture.
  Individuals who obtain either a TEFL minor or
  TEFL certificate may go abroad with the Peace
  Corps, on a Fulbright Exchange, or on their own
  adventure.
• What is the demand for trained EFL instructors
  overseas? Over the last twenty years, there has
  been a steady increase in the demand for trained
  EFL instructors. Globalization has increased the
  need for students all over the world to speak
  English fluently. Even with the recent world
  political issues, there are still opportunities
  for EFL instructors. Numerous recruiting
  companies and professional organizations are
  available in the field to help prepared and
  interested individuals to find appropriate
  placements for EFL instruction.
• If you are interested in choosing the TEFL Minor
  (24 credits) or TEFL Certificate (14 credits),
  please schedule an appointment with Dr. Kate M.
  Reynolds. You can schedule an appointment at 374
  HHH or call 836-4067. There is a sign up sheet
  on her door. Office hours are 2-4 T W.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the TEFL Minor
and Certificate Programs

• What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL?
• Aside from the acronym difference, professionals
  in the field use the distinction between second
  language environments (where English is spoken in
  the community outside of the classroom), and
  foreign language environments (which the
  students native language is spoken outside of
  the classroom.
• 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 you want to teach
  overseas in Japan, China, Mexico, Poland,
  Romania, or Korea (TEFL).
• Should I get the TEFL Minor or the TEFL
  Certificate?
• The difference is simply that the TEFL Minor
  with 24 credits is a more thorough preparation
  for teaching EFL than the 14-credit TEFL
  Certificate. If you do the minor, you would
  automatically obtain the certificate along the
  way (you would just have 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 your
  major, you may want to do the TEFL Minor. If you
  do not, but you have time in your academic
  schedule to do the TEFL Minor, you may opt for
  that. If you do not need a minor, and you do not
  have much time, then do the TEFL Certificate.
• Can I obtain both the TESOL Minor for an in-state
  license and do the TEFL Minor or Certificate so I
  can teach internationally?
• You may do the Certificate with only two
  additionally classes (CI 409 and FLG 375), but
  you would have too many similar courses to do the
  TEFL Minor and the TESOL Minor. I would not
  recommend this option.
• Where and when can I do my TEFL Practicum?
• The TEFL Practicum is course number Flg
  375Internship Experience. You may do your TEFL
  Practicum anytime after you complete CI 409. It
  is important to note that the TEFL Practicum
  should be completed in a non-English speaking
  country and YOU will need to identify your own
  practicum site therefore, it is necessary to
  plan in advance.
• Some options for the TEFL Practicum are tutoring
  or working with K-adult learners while you are
• On a study abroad trip
• Working with non-native speakers online
• Working in a summer language camp overseas
• Serving as a paid instructor for a k-12 or
  language school overseas
• Participating in a paid internship
• Doing a Fulbright award
• Volunteering overseas, etc
• Visit the Center for International Education and
  discuss your possibilities with Dr. Karl
  Markgraf, but remember you make the arrangements.
  

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• TEFL Minor (24 credits) Program Code 550-406
• Required courses
• Cdis 262 Phonetics Theory and Application (2
  credits) Spring/Fall
• Engl 125 English Grammar and Usage GE-IA (3
  credits) or Spring/Fall
• Engl 221 The English Language GE-IA (3
  credits) Spring/Fall  
• Psyc 378 The Psychology of Language (3
  credits) Fall only
• Anth 315 Language in Culture and Society GE-IIIA
  (3 credits) or Fall only
• Anth 351 Cross-Cultural Dynamics GE-IIIA (3
  credits) or
• CJ 301 Intercultural Communications GE-IA (3
  credits) Spring/Fall
• Flg 378 Second Language Acquisition (3
  credits) Spring only  
• CI 409 TEFL Methods for Non-Licensure (3
  credits) Spring only
• Flg 400 Assessment of English Language Learners
  (2 credits) Spring only
• Flg 375 Internship Experience (3-6 credits)
  All

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• TEFL Certificate (14 credits) Program Code
  550-601
• Required courses
• CDIS 262 Phonetics Theory and Practice 2
  credits Fall/Spring
• 2) Engl 125 English Grammar and Usage (GE-IA) 3
  credits or Fall/Spring
• Engl 221 The English Language (GE-IA) 3
  credits Fall/Spring
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• 3) Flg 378 Second Language Acquisition 3 credits
  Spring only
• 4) CI 409 TEFL Methods for Non-Licensure 3
  credits Spring only
• 5) Flg 400 Assessment of English Lang. Learners 2
  credits Spring only
• 6) Flg 375 Internship Experience (prereq CI
  409)3-6 credits  All
• Total credits minimum of 14
• One-year Cycle
• Fall Spring Summer