Schedule of Courses
Five courses from two academic departments (Applied Linguistics, and Curriculum and Instruction) make up the ESL specialist certificate program at Penn State. The courses were
specifically designed to meet the guidelines set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for instruction of English language learners in public school classrooms. The ESL
certificate program with immersion offers the additional benefit of second language and culture learning and mentored practice teaching with English language learners.
The program will unfold in weekend courses on the University Park campus, online instruction, and the four-week immersion in Ecuador. All courses will have an online environment
where you will be able to access readings and assignments and communicate with classmates and instructors. The learning experience in Ecuador will include an in-depth orientation
in Quito, the capital of Ecuador.
Courses at Penn State University Park
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APLNG 497 February 1–March 26 Language Awareness: Classroom and Social Interactions |
Face-to-Face Sessions:
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Online Access:
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WL ED 483 April 5–August 7 Evaluating Schools’ Performances and Programs with English Language Learners |
Face-to-Face Sessions:
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Online Access:
April 5–August 7 |
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WL ED 444 May 10–August 13 Language, Culture, and the Classroom: Issues for Practitioners |
Face-to-Face Sessions:
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Online Access:
May 10–August 13 |
Courses at Universidad de Otavalo, Ecuador (4 weeks of intensive study)
During the four weeks in Ecuador, key learning experiences include a teaching practicum, Spanish or Quichua language instruction, and cultural interaction with a host family. The courses listed below are offered daily (in English) in an intensive study format. Students will also have access to an online learning space for the two courses offered in Ecuador before departure.
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WL ED 400 May 24–August 13 Foundations of Language in Second Language Teaching |
Daily Class Sessions:
June 23–July 25 Second language and culture learning |
Online Access:
May 24–August 13 |
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APLNG 493 May 24–August 13
Teaching English as a Second Language
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Daily Class Sessions:
June 23–July 25 Mentored practice teaching |
Online Access:
May 24–August 13 |
Completing the Program on Penn State’s University Park Campus
A final weekend course completes the program: WL ED 483, August 6–7 (listed above).
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