2012-26

Arizona State University
University Senate
Spring 2012

Senate Motion #2012-26

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee, Arnold Maltz, Chair
 
Date of First Reading: January 23, 2012
 
Date of Second Reading: February 20, 2012
 
Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of  English - for       the establishment of an undergraduate certificate-TESOL – Teaching English to  Speakers  of  Other Languages
 
Action Requested: The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Department of  English - for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate-TESOL – Teaching English as a Second or Other Language

Rationale: The proposed certificate program would allow recognizing the coherent set of courses students take in the field of TESOL.  The TESOL certificate is likely to increase the marketability of our undergraduate students who are applying for an English-teaching position oversees.