This major is designed for students interested in teaching English, ESL (English as a Second Language) or ELD (English Language Development) in high school or middle school. The following course work satisfies San José State University's requirements for a BA in Linguistics. This major, in collaboration with the Department of English and Comparative Literature, is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) as subject matter preparation for a single subject credential in English with an ESL emphasis. Students should consult the advisors in both departments.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) criteria may be required for verification of subject matter competency. Completion of the program will not guarantee admission to the credential program. Like all other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See "Teaching: How to Become a Teacher in California" (see index) for information on application and admission to credential programs.
| Course Requirements | |||
| General Education Requirements | 42 | ||
| Of the 51 units required by the university, 9 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details. | |||
| American Institutions | (6) | ||
| Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes. | |||
| Physical Education | 2 | ||
| Preparation for the Major and Supporting Courses | 21-31 | ||
| ENGL 056A or ENGL 056B (3); ENGL 068A or ENGL 068B (3); ENGL 109, ENGL 112B and ENGL 125A (9); ENGL 144 or ENGL 145 (3); ENGL 161, ENGL 162, ENGL 163, ENGL 168 or ENGL 169 (3) | |||
| Support for the Major (Language) | 0-10 | ||
| One year of college level language other than student's native language (10), demonstrated equivalent competence (0), or one year of college level American Sign Language (6). For students for whom English is not the native language, one year of college level English study may fulfill this requirement. | |||
| Requirements in the Major | 33 | ||
| Core Courses | 27 | ||
| LING 101, LING 111, LING 112, LING 113, LING 114, LING 125, LLD 107 and LLD 108 (24); LLD 100W or ENGL 100W (for English majors) (3) | |||
| Electives | 6 | ||
| Choose two from among Ling 161, Ling 166, and either Ling 122 or Ling 129 | |||
| Electives | 8-18 | ||
| Total Units: | 120 | ||
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