TESOL
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:52 pm
So, I'll be done with a French B.A. (with an English Lit minor) in June. I am interviewing for teaching jobs now - camps in the summer, private schools in the fall. Similar to what I have done for the past few years, really, just on a more full-time basis.
I realized that as far as graduate programs go, I think TESOL would be a good fit for my abilities and interests. The post that came up as far as that was an exchange between Craig and Katya that it was one option he was considering. I know you're graduating, Craig: have you decided to go that route?
BYU offers an MA in the field, and the U offers a certificate (which you can get stand-alone, or as part of a larger program.) By upbringing and temperament, I'm definitely a Salt Lake girl, and quite frankly, the thought of more time in Provo is semi-harrowing, but if their program is particularly strong, I may consider it. I'm not big on the idea of going out of state just yet, although an ultimate goal would be to teach abroad. Is my sense that a post-bachelor's TESOL certificate or degree correct, in terms of being "the standard?" I know we have a lot of linguists on the board, so if you have any experience/opinions, weigh in.
I realized that as far as graduate programs go, I think TESOL would be a good fit for my abilities and interests. The post that came up as far as that was an exchange between Craig and Katya that it was one option he was considering. I know you're graduating, Craig: have you decided to go that route?
BYU offers an MA in the field, and the U offers a certificate (which you can get stand-alone, or as part of a larger program.) By upbringing and temperament, I'm definitely a Salt Lake girl, and quite frankly, the thought of more time in Provo is semi-harrowing, but if their program is particularly strong, I may consider it. I'm not big on the idea of going out of state just yet, although an ultimate goal would be to teach abroad. Is my sense that a post-bachelor's TESOL certificate or degree correct, in terms of being "the standard?" I know we have a lot of linguists on the board, so if you have any experience/opinions, weigh in.