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Linguistics - TESOL/SLAT (Second Language Acquisition and Teaching), Certificate of Special Study


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The Department of Linguistics  

The Certificate of Special Study in Linguistics - TESOL / SLAT (Second Language Acquisition and Teaching) is intended for local and international students who wish to specialize in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Total Units: 12


Advising Notes


  1. Before beginning the certificate, students must complete one introductory Linguistics course: LING 10 , LING 11 , or LING 100 .
  2. We strongly recommend that international students also take LING 110W  prior to or concurrently with LING 141.
  3. A grade of C or better is required for all certificate courses.
  4. CR/NC grading is not permitted for courses included in the minor.
  5. Open to all students.

Certificate Requirements


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