Athens State Graduates

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

English Language Learner (ELL) Minor

This minor is open to students in all majors. Please consult course descriptions for possible prerequisites.

Minor Requirements

Required

ESOL 322Second Language Acquisition

3

ESOL 325Theoretical Foundations of Language Acquisitions

3

ESOL 404Methods and Materials for Teaching English Language Learners

3

ESOL 405Assessment of English Language Learners

3

ELL Electives* (6)

Choose two of the courses listed below

Language Electives

EH 320Multicultural Linguistics and Grammar

3

EH 454Young Adult Literature

3

EL 320Children's Literature

3

ER 302Language Development and Developmental Interactions

3

ER 318Literature in Early Childhood Education

3

 

ER 319Literacy and Literature for the Young Child

3

Or

CE 319Literacy and Literature for the Young Child

3

 

Spanish for Health Care Professionals (HPS 113)

 

HU 313Beginning Spanish Conversation and Culture I

3

Or

HU 314Beginning Spanish Conversation and Culture II

3

 

SC 333Teaching Reading/Writing in the Content Areas

3

 

Introductory Spanish I (SPA 101)

Or

Introductory Spanish II (SPA 102)

 

Intermediate Spanish I (SPA 201)

Or

Intermediate Spanish II (SPA 202)

HU 313 and HU 314: Or another foreign language.

SPA 101 and SPA 102: Or another foreign language introductory course.

SPA 201 and SPA 202: Or another foreign language intermediate course.

Cultural Studies/Child Development Electives

CA 302Global Child Advocacy Issues

3

ED 312Cultural Competence and Responsiveness

3

EL 315Principles and Methods of Teaching Kindergarten

3

Human Growth and Development (PSY 210)

3

Child Growth and Development (PSY 211)

3

PS 332Child Psychology

3

RE 300Religion, Culture & Media

3

SE 455Language Development and Developmental Interactions

3

SO 301Gender & Multicultural Studies

3

SO 312Majority/Minority Group Relations

3

*Or other advisor approved electives.

Total Credit Hours: 18