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2011-2012 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (M.A.)
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TheModern Languages department offers a Master of Arts degree in Modern Languages with a specializationin Teaching English as a Foreign Language.This track provides a range of interdisciplinary courses. Concentrations in this track are in the study of second language acquisition, the teaching of English as a foreign language (TEFL), and in English-language culture and literature.
The MA TEFL will equip graduates to become leaders in classroom innovation in the field of English language teaching. As skilled English teachers they will be highly employable in the increasingly wide range of contexts emerging globally, as demand for competence in English continues to grow. The MA in TEFL is intended for aspiring teachers of English or for practicing teachers who wish to upgrade their professional standing. It is most suitable for teachers whose interests lie mainly in classroom practice.
Entrance requirements are those of the Graduate School. With approval of the graduate committee, the student would choose:
- 30 hours of course work
- 28 hours of course work plus a master’s report
- 24 hours of course work plus a master’s thesis
In addition, the M.A. candidate would take a written comprehensive exam, followed several days later by a one-hour oral exam.
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I. Pedagogy and Methodology (9 hours)
II. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (6 hours)
III. Language and Culture (6-12 hours)
May be selected from existing courses in English or Modern Languages, depending on the needs of the individual participant, or courses in related areas such as anthropology, education, or speech. IV. Electives (3-6 hours, with the approval of the program committee)
V. Master’s Thesis (6 hours), or Master’s Report (2 hours)
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