ENG 344 - Theoretical Foundations of TESOL
Department: English
Description: Linguistic theories; first and second language acquisition; cognitive, affective, and cultural factors in teaching English as a Second Language.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 243 or 341. Junior/senior standing
Current Offerings
Spring 2026
- 001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Kristina Lewis 3.00 hour(s)
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 234 (STV 234)
Instructor: Kristina Lewis
Class Notes: In this course, we will learn about how people learn new languages. We will consider linguistic, cognitive, and sociocultural factors of language acquisition, break down stereotypes about multilingual language users, and think critically about various approaches to teaching and learning English as an additional language. We’ll read research articles and talk about theoretical concepts, but we’ll do it in an accessible and engaging way. This can be a great “first” TESOL course, and most students take it at the same time as ENG 343.