Faculty of Arts: What degree and program are you graduating with?

Emma Winram: A Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in philosophy. I chose this program because I’ve always loved reading English literature and philosophical texts, and I wanted to improve my writing and argumentative skills at the university level. It also complements nicely with my wish to attend law school. One key piece of knowledge I will take away from my studies is learning to critically analyze texts, arguments and other forms of media I face in my everyday life.

Did you explore any writing opportunities outside of class?

I worked for The Manitoban as a copy editor this past year, working late nights preparing the paper for print and editing/fact-checking articles every weekend—it was an unforgettable experience. I also had the privilege of attending NASH87: Canada’s Largest Student Journalism Conference in Hamilton, ON in February where I met enthusiastic student journalists and professionals. It was an amazing networking experience. My time at The Manitoban improved my writing skills significantly, allowing me to formulate better essays for my classes and build communication skills that will stick with me for the rest of my life.

Were you involved in any student groups?

I was involved with the University of Manitoba Pre-Law Society for a few years and served in multiple roles. This year I served as Vice President. Through hosting many events like law student/lawyer panels, networking events and free LSAT prep workshops, we were able to bring our membership up from 40 members in September to around 300 by April! The connections and the skills I have built from being a part of this club have made my undergraduate experience invaluable.

Describe a challenge you encountered during your undergrad?

A challenge I dealt with was making sure to manage my time efficiently while prioritizing my mental health. Being so involved on campus and juggling my schoolwork was a lot to fit into my schedule. I kept reminding myself that this work would pay off in the end and that my busy schedule was only temporary. It helped that I had good friends who were also a part of the teams I was involved in, and I had endless support from my family. I would not have been able to do it all without them.

Any big plans for after graduation?

I have been chosen as one of six people for the Manitoba Legislative Assembly Internship Program for the 2025/26 year, starting in September and running until June. My duties as an intern will be receiving assignments and direction from my assigned Caucus. Some of the tasks I may be performing are short and long-term research projects, writing briefing papers, handling constituency matters, writing questions for Question Period, and other clerical tasks. There is also an academic component where I will be attending seminars and writing a research paper. I hope to understand the process of passing a Bill more extensively and be involved with the process as that will only help me in my planned future legal career here in Manitoba.

Winram will convocate along with fellow Faculty of Arts undergraduate students in two ceremonies on June 4, 2025.

Learn more about the departments of English, Theatre, Film & Media and Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts.

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UM Bisons are at the centre of it all, making a difference here in Manitoba and around the world. 3058 degrees are being awarded at Spring Convocation 2025 (over 620 are from the Faculty of Arts), bringing the total number of UM graduates to 4200 so far this year. Many of these new alumni will stay in Manitoba, supplying high-demand skills to the labour market and contributing to UM’s $7.3 billion economic impact on our community.

Editor’s note: Faculty of Arts students have been selected for the Manitoba Legislative Assembly Internship Program almost every year since its inception. Since 1985, over 200 individuals have served as Legislative Interns, with many going on to careers in law, senior levels of the Civil Service, public advocacy groups, the business sector, NGOs, academia and elected officials.

The IAEP has 6 levels: the Foundations level emphasizes English for daily life, levels 1–4 focus on academic preparation for intermediate, and advanced level students and the 5^th level prepares students for admission to the UM. Direct admission into level 5 requires minimum test scores on one or several eligible tests, while levels 1–4 have a placement test to place students in the level best suited for their learning. More information about this process can be found on the ELC’s website. AL-Zuhairi was placed in level 5 and completed her program in December 2023, allowing her to begin her program in U1.

AL-Zuhairi shared how valuable and positive the experience was from a variety of angles. From the academic side, she noted: “There were many things which I learned. Reading classes we analyzed texts. Speaking classes, we practiced presentations and speeches. Listening classes, we learned how to effectively take notes and follow up with the main idea. In writing classes, we learned how to write about anything in every style whether it was a small paragraph or a research paper.” She also explained that “the ELC emphasizes not only academic language skills but also personal growth, creating a holistic learning journey. The sense of community at the ELC coupled with connections formed, contributes to a supportive and enriching second home for students. Overall, the English Language Centre stands out for its comprehensive approach, ensuring both linguistic mastery and a transformative educational experience.”

AL-Zuhairi found new friendships, a sense of community, and new experiences through the program. She explained that her favourite part of the program was “the fact that there were many people from all over the world to learn with and from.” She added that “Our shared friendships fostered a thriving classroom that improved our learning environment. I was able to learn from others about their culture and try some of their very good food with the happy environment we were in, we felt like a family.”

For students who are unsure if the program is right for them, AL-Zuhairi’s words of encouragement may shine some light on the benefits of the program: “The ELC went beyond language acquisition; it encouraged personal development, forging connections, and establishing a second home establishing a second home. Choosing the ELC program promises not only enhanced academic language proficiency but also a heightened sense of confidence in using the language. Experiencing a gradual improvement in your language skills can be described as an unparalleled joy.”

If AL-Zuhairi’s resounding praise is not persuasive enough, the IAEP’s benefits are also visible in student achievement statistics. More than 80% of students who begin the IAEP go on to pursue a degree at UM. These students achieve higher marks than international students who did not complete the program and higher first year GPAs than Canadian students. They also have higher degree completion rates than other international or Canadian students. These statistics come as little surprise when hearing how Riyam summed up her experience: “I would like to say that joining the ELC is such a blessing that not a lot of people are aware of it until they try it. It is fun to sit in a small classroom where you can get to know your teachers, peers and staff. You get a lot of attention that you will not get in a larger classroom. The staff put in so much effort to make fun activates and make the time much easier. I said it once and I will say it again, I am grateful for the ELC program.” 

If you are interested in learning more, you can visit the ELC’s website and/or contact the ELC directly at elc@umanitoba.ca.

University Gold Medal
Logan Hiebert
B.A. (English)

The University Gold Medal is an opportunity to honour the best in the undergraduate graduating class of each faculty. A gold medal is awarded to the undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts who has achieved the highest standing. This year’s recipient is Logan Hiebert. Logan is graduating with a B.A. general degree with a major in English and a minor in psychology. She is also the winner of the 2024 Governor General’s Silver Medal for the undergraduate student who achieves the highest academic standing in a Bachelor degree program at UM.

Logan’s love of literature and the confidence she gained going through the English program led to a welcoming, encouraging and enjoyable degree experience. “I am most grateful for the way my professors helped me to succeed outside of the classroom,” shared Logan. “A number of them encouraged me to grow as a student and a writer and to pursue further education.” She will cherish this as she moves on to study law at Dalhousie University this fall.

“My favourite class of my degree was, without a doubt, Writing Romantic Women with Dr. Michelle Faubert,” shared Logan. “I genuinely loved every text that we studied, and although the class was one of the most challenging of my degree, it was also the most rewarding.”

Reflecting upon her time and success in the Faculty of Arts, Logan reminds students just starting out in their education that even though university is definitely hard work, it is important to remember to “relax.” “Grades mean less than you think, and they say nothing about who you are as a person. You are not your grades.”

Faculty of Arts Honours Medal
Madissen Sitka
B.A. Honours (Psychology)

Madissen Sitka is this year’s recipient of the Faculty of Arts Honours Medal awarded to the student with the highest standing in a Bachelor of Arts four-year Honours Degree Program. Madissen is graduating with a major in Psychology.

Like many honours students, Madissen developed a passion for research during her undergraduate degree. She began volunteering in the Hearts and Minds Lab in 2021, where her interest in child, family and maternal mental health flourished. This fall, she will continue her research journey pursuing a master’s in clinical psychology at UM. “Being an active part of a community that celebrates and encourages student research and cross-faculty collaboration has allowed me to accumulate a vast set of research and interpersonal skills and make lifelong friends,” said Madissen. “I am extremely grateful for the mentorship, advice and support of faculty, research assistants and graduate students in the Hearts and Minds Lab and sincerely look forward to continuing to collaborate with this group in the future.”

One of Madissen’s favourite moments was presenting her undergraduate honours thesis in April. “It was exciting to present and share the piece of research I had been working so hard on for several months to peers, professors and my parents! It was really special to share this moment with the two people who have offered unconditional love and support throughout my undergraduate journey.”

Faculty of Arts Advanced Medal
Hunter Lupyrypa
B.A. Advanced (Psychology)

The award for the highest standing in a Bachelor of Arts four-year Advanced Degree Program goes to Hunter Lupyrypa. During her undergraduate degree, she majored in psychology and minored in sociology.

Studying at UM opened Hunter’s eyes to “the complexity of the world around us, and the idea that it is possible to become an expert in truly any subject – giving me a deeper appreciation of the idea that every job, and every role is truly so important.”

Hunter came into university thinking she would do something within the field of science or healthcare. Because university offers the chance to explore different areas, she took the opportunity to try math, finance, criminology and more. Over time, she discovered an interest in observing people and in understanding the things occurring around her. The combination of studying psychology and sociology and witnessing the impact counselling/therapy has had on people close to her has led her to pursue a master’s in counselling psychology next. “I fully believe in taking your time to figure out what it is you want to pursue long term,” said Hunter. “And, even once you’ve made that decision, it is okay to still be unsure at times! There are so many things out there and not everyone’s path needs to look the same.”

Faculty of Arts General Medal
Joshua Brandt
B.A. General (English)

Joshua Brandt is the 2024 recipient of the Faculty of Arts General Medal, awarded for highest standing in a Bachelor of Arts three-year General Degree Program. Joshue completed a major in English and a minor in history.

Joshua’s academic choices have been driven by his immense appreciation for literature and language. “I’ve been spellbound by stories and the mellifluousness of language since my youth,” he shared. “The characters with whom I grew intimate will never leave me – Hamlet, Britomart, Redcrosse, Falstaff and Hall. All are indelible. He added that studying history has “contextualized my world, ignited an interest in philosophy and deeply fascinated me.” Joshua is grateful to have been able to share and hone his interests and talents as a reporter and editor at The Manitoban for two years. He leaves fellow students and graduates with a message, “In all things, Soli Deo Gloria.”

Congratulations to the Faculty of Arts medal winners.

At its 2024 UM Convocation, the University of Manitoba will confer degrees, diplomas and certificates to over 4,300 graduates.

Visit the UM Student Instagram  and Faculty of Arts Instagram to learn more about some of the students graduating in 2024. You’ll find congratulations messages from fellow graduates and professors, stories about fellow graduates, more information about convocation and tips for new alumni. You can also join the ‘Convocation conversation’ on social media by following #umanitoba2024.

In fall 2023, with the support of the Faculty of Arts’ Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund, students enrolled in the class used recycled beverage cans and electrical tape to create forty-six pinhole cameras. These cameras, distributed across the UM campus, and around the city and province, created a series of long-exposure solargraphs.

Solargraphs, which date back as early as the tenth century but gained wider popularity in the nineteenth century, document not only landscapes and architectural features but also trace the intricate patterns of the sun’s journey across the sky over an extended period of time.

Pinhole cameras. Credit: V. Warne

Generating solargraphic images is a time-consuming process. In October 2023, Professor Vanessa Warne, Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media and the students collected beverage cans, washed them, cut the tops off, and spray-painted them black – inside and out. They then paired a short can with a tall can and pierced the side of each tall can with a sewing pin. Using a red light, they placed a sheet of black and white photography paper in the tall can and then used a short can as a lid to seal the camera. The pinhole and the join between the tall and short cans were covered with electric tape to keep light out. The cameras were then installed inside or outside, on campus or beyond. Once the cameras were secured in place, the tape covering the pinhole was removed. Then they waited – for four months! Over reading week, students harvested their cameras and then made digital scans of the images captured by the cans. Some cans did not yield images; many cans did. Dr. Warne shares that the final results are, “intriguing and even haunting.”

“A way to map the passing of days, these rudimentary cameras are prompting members of the class to think differently about the duration of a day, a season, and an academic year,” said Dr. Warne. “By trying their hands at a nineteenth-century photographic process, the students are deepening their knowledge not only of the history of photography but also of the enmeshment, in both our era and in the Victorian era, of image making, storytelling, and timekeeping.”

What did the pinhole cameras capture in the four months of their installation? Visit the pop-up exhibition in room 627 Fletcher Argue Building (Haney Reading Room) on April 5^th to find out!

Lydia Gork

University Gold Medal
Lydia Gork
B.A. Advanced (Indigenous Studies)

The University Gold Medal is an opportunity to honour the best in the undergraduate graduating class of each faculty. A gold medal is awarded to the undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts who has achieved the highest standing. This year’s recipient is Lydia Gork, a member of the Liberty Local (Manitoba Métis Federation), Red River Métis Nation and a BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow scholarship winner. Lydia is graduating with a B.A. Advanced degree with a major in Indigenous studies and a minor in political studies.

Lydia is moving on to a master’s program in Indigenous studies at UM this fall. During her undergraduate degree, she realized her passion for research. This led to many opportunities including an Undergraduate Research Award (URA), an internship at the UM Institute for the Humanities, presentations, prizes and more. Courses on Indigenous theory and public administration showed her how theory can be used to think through real world issues and how academic research can be used by governments that can ultimately have consequences on citizens’ lives. In 2023, Lydia was named the first place winner in the Social Sciences and Humanities category of the Undergraduate Research Poster Competition for her URA work on Métis History and Relationality. “Winning first place was a proud moment for myself, my family, ancestors and community who’s knowledge and experiences I honoured through the poster, as well as for Indigenous studies,” said Lydia. Lydia hopes that her future research will lead her to work in the Métis national government, perhaps in policy work for youth programming.

“My favourite memories during my degree happened in spaces where students learned collaboratively – where students could interact, challenge one another and share their unique and diverse knowledge and life experience,” she shared.

Reflecting upon her time and success in the Faculty of Arts, Lydia emphasized the importance of following one’s passion, seeking support and exploring different subject areas early on. She encourages other students to “follow your heart. Every field is meaningful in our society and will impact someone’s life. Be confident, reach out for help when you need it and go forward doing your work with integrity.”

Zlata Odribets

Faculty of Arts Honours Medal
Zlata Odribets
B.A. Honours (Linguistics and English)

Zlata Odribets is this year’s recipient of the Faculty of Arts Honours Medal awarded to the student with the highest standing in a Bachelor of Arts four-year Honours Degree Program. Zlata is an international student from Kyiv, Ukraine who is graduating with a double major in linguistics and English.

“I will never forget the time I spent in Dr. Will Oxford’s office,” Zlata shares about her favourite undergraduate memories. “545 Fletcher Argue quickly became a safe space for me on campus. Will was happy to answer any of my questions, no matter how silly (like why he chooses to put his commas outside of the quotation marks instead of within), but I would be lying if I said that we didn’t mostly talk about syntax. I can pinpoint moments in our conversations that have defined my understanding of syntax and my career as a syntactician so far. I’ll always remember the time he taught me about the DP Hypothesis ahead of the curriculum like he was letting me in on a secret, when he told me I should apply for the Undergraduate Research Award (which I held twice), or our conversation about ergativity and how he suggested I read a paper by his colleague at McGill, who I now plan to work with for my master’s degree. As much as I enjoyed my last year of university and the return to in-person teaching, it was not the same with Will’s office being empty and him away at MIT. I would not have been able to achieve half of the things I did without Will’s constant support and unwavering belief in my abilities.” Zlata would like to thank her family, friends and professors, especially Dr. Will Oxford and Dr. David Watt (who she recently feted at the 2023 UM Students’ Teacher Recognition Awards).

Angela Gail Ciceron

Faculty of Arts Advanced Medal
Angela Gail Ciceron
B.A. Advanced (Global Political Economy)

The award for the highest standing in a Bachelor of Arts four-year Advanced Degree Program goes to Angela Gail Ciceron. During her undergraduate degree, she majored in global political economy (GPE).

Angela received Undergraduate Research Awards in 2021 and 2022. She had the opportunity to conduct research in the fields of economics and then sociology. Engaging in those projects solidified her interest in research and this fall, she will begin a master’s program in Economics at UM with a focus on gender and labour within the Filipino diaspora in Canada and her home country of the Philippines. As she graduates, Angela has some advice for incoming Arts students, “don’t be afraid to take up space, whether it be in your classes, in conversations, or in everyday life, especially when you have something meaningful to say. Many times, in my degree, I chose to hold back and keep my insights to myself, in part because of my identity as a queer Filipino woman. Because of my own anxiety, I was afraid that my voice was not worth listening to, and I now regret that. So, to anyone who’s anxious, or afraid of talking too much, or saying the wrong thing: take up the space you deserve.”  Angela is grateful for the support of the faculty and community of the GPE and economics and society programs and would like to especially thank her family and friends (and her cat!) who were “so wonderfully present during times of hardship. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat.”

Faculty of Arts General Medal
Daniel Rosenthal
B.A. General (Psychology)

Daniel Rosenthal is the 2023 recipient of the Faculty of Arts General Medal, awarded for highest standing in a Bachelor of Arts three-year General Degree Program. Daniel completed a major in psychology and a minor in sociology.

Adam Buhler

Faculty of Arts Integrated Studies Medal
Adam Buhler
B.A. Integrated Studies (English)

The award for the highest standing in a Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies Degree Program goes to Adam Buhler. Adam graduates with a concentration in English.

The B.A. Integrated Studies degree was a great fit for Adam when he decided to switch careers. He’s moving from being a project manager in the construction industry and has goals of teaching high school. He will start his education degree this fall. “What I’ll remember most is not what I was taught, but how I was taught,” said Adam. “With my goal of becoming a teacher, I really valued the ways some of my professors accommodated different learning styles and made the classroom (or zoom session) feel inviting and inclusive. Dr. Erin Keating (English) and David Peters (School of Art) were brilliant at this, and always made time for my questions about teaching.”

Congratulations to the Faculty of Arts medal winners.

At its 2023 UM Convocation, the University of Manitoba will confer degrees, diplomas and certificates to over 4,000 graduates.
Visit the UM Student Instagram  and Faculty of Arts Instagram to learn more about some of the students graduating in 2023. You’ll find congratulations messages from fellow graduates and professors, stories about fellow graduates, more information about convocation and tips for new alumni. Be sure to tag @umartsfaculty so we can share your photos. You can also join the ‘Convocation conversation’ on social media by following #umanitoba2023 and #SpringConvocation2023. 

Shannon is widely known for two ground-breaking books on Renaissance Literature, Sovereign Amity: Figures of Friendship in Shakespearean Contexts (Chicago, 2002) and The Accommodated Animal: Cosmopolity in Shakespearean Locales (Chicago, 2013), which won the Elizabeth Dietz Memorial Award for Best Book in English Renaissance Literary Studies.  She has authored a wide range of articles which have made important contributions to queer, eco-critical, and post/non-human approaches to English Renaissance Literature.  She is currently working on monographs on Hamlet, the early-modern infinitesimal, and an edition of Of English Dogges.

Dr. Shannon’s lecture, “Calamities of Exposure: Shakespeare and the Natural History of Human Being” is described as follows: How did Shakespeare consider the question of species when it comes to humankind? Shakespeare’s sense of human being drew on classical natural history, a comparative tradition sometimes in tension with more familiar theological and philosophical perspectives. From this vantage, humans are no “paragon of animals.” Instead, Shakespeare poses a drama of weather on skin — a kind of inverted, pre-modern climate crisis — to offer a more vulnerable picture in which humans are uniquely at risk.

Friday, January 17, 2020
Room 118 St John’s College
7:30 pm – Lecture
9:00 pm – Reception
Free and open to the public

Support provided by the Office of the President Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Program, the Faculty of Arts Dean’s Office, the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media and the Institute for the Humanities. 

About Sidney Warhaft

As a memorial tribute to alumnus and former Professor Sidney Warhaft, [B.A. (Hons)/49], M.A., Ph.D., an annual lecture presented by the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media at the University of Manitoba was established and has brought in a scholar of distinction each year since 1977. Professor Warhaft’s insistence on high standards in the study of English Literature and his diligence in university affairs earned him the respect and affection of his colleagues. In addition, Warhaft’s family, colleagues, students and friends established a graduate student award, the Professor Sidney Warhaft Memorial Award, available annually for the best thesis submitted by a student graduating M.A. in English.

Faculty of Arts Outstanding Professor Award

The Outstanding Professor Award is given to a professor in the Faculty of Arts who has best demonstrated excellence in teaching, outstanding research and who has an exemplary record of service.

This year’s winner, Dr. Warren Cariou, Professor,  Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media, has gone above and beyond in all of these areas. Dr. Cariou is the Director of the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) in the Faculty of Arts and a former Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Narrative, Community and Indigenous Cultures.

Dr. Cariou is described by his colleagues as an “immensely respected, accomplished, and sought-after literary scholar.” He is a respected member on committees for the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media and the Department of Native Studies, and participates in the Faculty of Arts Equity and Human Rights Committee and the Steering Committee for CCWOC. In addition to these committees, Dr. Cariou has a role on the Executive of the Canadian Consortium for Performance and Politics in the Americas and is the inaugural President of the Indigenous Literary Studies Association.

Dr. Cariou “excels as a respected scholar, innovative educator and respected and innovative thinker who develops effective courses and builds his department, the Faculty of Arts, and the University of Manitoba as a centre for Indigenous knowledge and practice.”

Faculty of Arts Award in Internationalization

The Award in Internationalization is given to a faculty member who promotes an increase in students’ awareness of international culture, perspective and issues. Examples might include courses integrating international experience, teaching material based on research in other countries and facilitating international student exchange.

This year’s recipient is Andrea Charron, Associate Professor, Department of Political Studies and Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies in the Faculty of Arts. Dr. Charron’s field of specialization is International Relations.

She works to enrich her students’ knowledge of international issues and concerns through her teaching materials based on her research in other countries. Her research on NORAD and the Arctic is included in course work, giving students the opportunity to learn about the world from a research perspective.

Dr. Charron regularly recruits guests with international experience to speak to her classes and at student conferences. Speakers with different backgrounds in the field challenge students to think about issues from a global perspective.

Faculty of Arts Teaching Excellence Awards

Professors and instructors in the Faculty of Arts engage in the excitement of learning and motivate students to challenge their current thinking and to develop their abilities for critical thinking and analysis. Following a nomination and selection procedure, the following faculty members received the Excellence in Teaching Awards for 2019.

Established Faculty: Lorna Jakobson, Professor, Department of Psychology

New Faculty: Andrea Charron, Associate Professor, Department of Political Studies

Sessional Instructor: Evan Bowness, Department of Sociology and Criminology

Graduate Student: Renée Hoffart, Department of Sociology and Criminology and Jeremy Strong, Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) certificate program offered by Extended Education at the University of Manitoba is the perfect practical addition to your degree and/or experience, says Tatiana Galetcaia, instructor, TESL.

“Teaching English is about more than speaking it. The program’s practicum is very important, to build on your learning and experience,” she says, noting her students must get a feel for the classroom, and create strategies for interacting with students face-to-face so they can polish their teaching skills.

“We consider what it means to study and learn a language.”

Cultural differences
With over 25 years’ experience teaching TESL programs, Galetcaia encourages her TESL students to consider the cultural differences that make a difference in how we communicate. For example, in China, students don’t criticize the experts, so asking a Chinese student for a critique can be challenging.

It’s also important to learn the right way to correct your students and provide constructive feedback. If you constantly correct them, it can be discouraging. If you don’t guide them enough, you are doing them a disservice because they will not learn to communicate effectively. “Corrective feedback provided with too big of a heart can do students a disservice.”

You don’t have to be a native speaker to teach ESL, Galetcaia says. In fact, she is originally from the Republic of Moldova in Eastern Europe, and she holds advanced degrees in applied linguistics, followed by TESL training in Canada that honoured her knowledge and skills. “When I was learning English, I had language teachers who impatiently correct you, and I have had some who don’t tell you when you are wrong. That’s disappointing.”

Understand your learners
Native English speakers tend to see themselves as a resource to copy, but they also need to understand where their learners are coming from, she says. “They must be ready to ask why we do this, why we say this. They must anticipate the questions of learners.”

Non-native English speakers have the advantage of understanding the learner’s perspective because they were once in the learner’s shoes. But they must ensure their pronunciation is clear and error-free so they are easily understood.

In Extended Education’s TESL program, Galetcaia teaches two courses: Fundamentals and Principles of Teaching ESL, and TESL Speaking and Listening. The first course offers some important initial information on principles and theory, and advises on creating lesson plans. The second focuses on how to teach people to express themselves and be understood.

Proven lesson planning
Creating an effective lesson plan requires a proven approach, and in the program, instructors learn how to structure their lessons with a systematic structure that won’t confuse their students, she says. “You build a lesson plan step-by-step with a scaffolding approach. You can’t jump into things without preparation. We explain the stages of each lesson.”

There are many reasons professionals take the TESL program. Some want to add an additional credential to their resume. Others want to teach abroad. TESL is a great opportunity to impress an employer or make a career change too, says Galetcaia. “You will open yourself up to the English language and new opportunities. If you are wondering what else you can do, to feel useful, help others, and advance in the labour market, this program could be the way. You will also discover so many things about your own knowledge and understanding of language. This could change your career.”

Learn about Extended Education Programs and courses