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The English as a Second Language program, also known as ESL,\u00a0is housed in the Department of World Languages and Literatures<\/a> and\u00a0is an interdisciplinary\u00a0minor at UW-Stevens Point.\u00a0\u00a0Courses are designed to give students a framework in linguistics as it\u2019s applied to second language education.\u00a0 The program provides students with the\u00a0skills, methods,\u00a0strategies, and practicum experience\u00a0for working with English\u00a0language learners.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students get an introduction to linguistics, an introduction to theories of second language acquisition, and acquire the knowledge to work effectively with all age levels.  Present-day applications include working with, hiring, training, and servicing English language learners in a variety of vocations.

The minor is available to undergraduate students who are not pursuing teaching degrees or for those who are pursuing teaching degrees but not interested in pursuing the ESL teaching license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Consists of a minimum of 16 credits (not including the World Languages prerequisite requirement). 

Prerequisites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Demonstrated proficiency in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. World languages requirement (totaling 8 credits)
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    For more information, visit the Course Catalog<\/a>, search by the name of this program, and filter by semester.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sample Graduation Plan (Spanish Teaching Certification) with ESL Minor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For more information contact the ESL Advisor and Program Coordinator<\/strong>
    Dr. Tobias Barske
    Assistant Dean
    School of Humanities and Global Studies
    tbarske@uwsp.edu<\/a>
    715-346-2334<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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