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The program consists of the following Core courses
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Theory and Methods of Reading Instruction (27 hours)
- Teaching Writing for Academic and Professional Purposes (27 hours)
- Best Methods in Teaching Pronunciation and Fluency (27 hours)
- Best Methods in Teaching Speaking Skills (27 hours)
- Advanced Analysis of English Sentence Structure I(27 hours)
- Theories of Second Language Acquisition (27 hours)
- Best Methods in Teaching Listening Skills (27 hours)
Students can choose from several electives, depending on what is offered each quarter. Some examples are:
- Advanced Analysis of English Sentence Structure II
- American Culture-Efective Presentations for Teachers
- Business Writing for Non-Native Speakers
- Computer Assisted Language Learning
- Games in the EFL Classroom
- Grammar and Editing
- Grammar Workshops I, II, III, IV
- Music in the EFL Classroom
- Pronunciation Workshop: Special Asian Needs
-Teaching TOEFL Preparation
- Workplace EFL: Teaching English in International Business & Industry
In addition, students may take one three-hour or four-hour class per week in high-intermediate to advanced English Language Institute classes each quarter from the Ten-Week English Language Institute curriculum. Courses vary quarterly.
*TEFL students are required to provide a copy of transcripts for the two most recent years of academic studies and a one page statement explaining why you would like to take the TEFL Certificate or the Special Studies in TEFL program with their application.
| Language Requirements: |
Six-month program: 69 internet-based TOEFL, 525 paper-TOEFL, 195 computer-based TOEFL, 690 TOEIC
Super-intensive 12-week Summer TEFL program: 79 internet-based TOEFL, 550 paper-TOEFL, 213 computer-based TOEFL, 760 TOEIC
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Program dates:
Summer Intensive TEFL dates: |
2008
Sep 22 - Mar 21, 2009
2009
Jan 5 - Jun 13
Mar 30 - Sep 5
Jun 22 - Dec 12
Sep 21 - Mar 20, 2010
2009
Jun 22 - Sep 5
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Application Deadline
Dec 5, 2008
Mar 13, 2009
May 29, 2009
Aug 28, 2009
Application Deadline
May 29, 2008
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| NOTE: If a proof of English language proficiency or any other required application document is submitted later than the application deadlines for 2009 TEFL programs, a $100 USD late-submission fee will be required if we are able to accommodate a late application review and if there is space in the program. |
| Days: |
Monday-Friday, some Saturdays. Schedules vary. |
| Time: |
Varies. Most classes are in the afternoon and evening. |
| Location: |
Most classes are held on or near the main UCSD campus in La Jolla. Transportation is the responsibility of the student, as some courses may be held at other locations. |
| Length of Program: |
6 months; 12 weeks in summer only |
| Hours of instruction: |
Mostly afternoon classes; 12-14 hours a week; Monday-Friday, some Saturdays and evenings; schedules vary.
Summer intensive: approx. 30 hours weekly. |
| Application fee: |
$200 (non-refundable) |
Cost:
Summer TEFL Cost: |
Tuition 2008
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee
Tuition 2009
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee
Tuition 2008
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee
Tuition 2009
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee |
$6,900
$200 - $300
$450
$7,500
$200 - $300
$600
$6,900
$200 - $300
$225
$7,500
$200 - $300
$300 |
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| For all 2009 TEFL Programs - After a student has been admitted into a TEFL program, a change to a different TEFL program requires the approval of the TEFL Program Coordinator and a $125 USD program change fee. |
TEFL students are responsible for having adequate transportation to certain classes and workshops that are part of the program curriculum.
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