English for Speakers of Other Languages - Furman University

English for Speakers of Other Languages from Furman University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. English is the ?lingua franca? of the twenty-first century. It has become the international language of business, science, technology, and travel and is the most widely learned second language in the world today. As local communities, every state, and every nation become increasingly international and multilingual, it is increasingly important that Furman expand its students' capability to assist in the personal and professional development of those individuals or groups for whom English is not their first language . Any student selecting the concentration will have the flexibility of choosing among courses from at least four departments. It will be possible to focus on geographical regions such as Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe or Latin America, or on ethnic groups such as Native Americans, or to maintain a general theoretical orientation. A specialized methods and techniques course for teaching or helping learners of English as a foreign or second language is supplemented by a service-learning experience where theory is put into practice. Other required courses in the ESOL concentration examine the linguistic background of language in general as well as the structure of English . In related courses, students may investigate second language acquisition, historical or contemporary varieties of English, the structure of specific languages , or the cultural context necessary for cross-cultural communication. The concentration in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) will provide students with the opportunity to gain essential background knowledge, expertise and experience relevant not only for working with and assisting foreign nationals and immigrants both personally and professionally, but also for adult literacy development in the United States, teaching English overseas as a foreign language (EFL) or in America as a second language (ESL). The ESOL concentration could also serve as a basis for further study in ESOL, linguistics, or several related fields on the graduate level. View more details on Furman University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.