Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL Educators: English Grammar and Language
Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL Educators: English Grammar and Language
This online course offers an introduction to the history and construction of language and to the basic linguistic concepts of learning a second language.
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About This Course
This online course offers an introduction to the history and construction of languages and to the basic linguistic concepts of learning a second language, such as grammar, pragmatics and syntax. Participants will improve their own (English) language mastery, gain insight into English in comparison with other languages, examine grammatical categories and processes of other languages and discover the rich array of languages and language types spoken worldwide. Key topics include grammar, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics pragmatics (the speech setting: assumptions, body language, etc.), dialects (areal, social, professional, creole and pidgin languages), writing systems and computational linguistics.
Winter 2026 Schedule
Please note that while late enrollment into a course is acceptable up to three days after the course start date, it is the responsibility of each student to acquire all required books and course materials by the time they are needed in the course. Internet access required.
This course applies toward the following programs
Gain the skills and knowledge to teach English to speakers of other languages, both in the U.S. and internationally.