English to Speakers of Other Languages

English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Offered as a minor with licensure (K-12)

In the United States, 68 million people speak a non-English language at home.* It's a strength to be able to teach learners whose native tongue isn't English, and incredibly fulfilling to help students confidently learn the language. Specifically designed to pair with the Elementary Education major, earning an ESOL minor will help you gain further skills and experience in language learning environments. This area of study will prepare you for graduate studies and careers in a range of fields from education and international business to healthcare and public service.

*U.S. Census Bureau

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Minoring in ESOL offers a different experience than being in a general education classroom. It was a really rewarding experience to help students develop their English skills.

— Emily Sherlock ’24, Elementary Education major, ESOL minor

Featured Course

Introduction to General Linguistics

In this course, you’ll learn to help students grasp fundamental principles of English grammar. You’ll study traditional, structural, and generative transformational approaches to the language which will ready you for a rewarding career in education.

Topics You’ll Study

Throughout your coursework, you’ll explore how non-English speakers engage with and practice the language. You’ll study a variety of topics, including:

How international migration influences levels of linguistic diversity in American public schools
How race, linguistic diversity, culture, gender, and socioeconomic status shape education in the United States
The impact social location has on educational experience

Opportunities to Build Essential Skills

As a Saint Anselm student, you’ll find several opportunities available to support your postgraduate goals including the Master of Education in Special Education (M.Ed.) Specialized programs like this can take your career to the next level.

SPECIAL EDUCATION (M.ED.)

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Additional ESOL Minor Information

As an ESOL minor, you will meet with your Education Department advisor to develop an individualized plan of study that outlines the timing of the required minor courses.

ED 255 – Multicultural Perspectives on Public Schooling in the United States
ED 360 – Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners in the K-12 Classroom
ED 355 – Introduction to General Linguistics
ED 446 – Methods of Teaching ESOL
ED 482 – Advanced ESOL Internship

See the detailed course sequence and all course requirements in the college catalogue.

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Related Majors and Minors

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

SECONDARY EDUCATION

SPECIAL EDUCATION

SPECIAL EDUCATION (M.ED.)

STEM IN EDUCATION

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