Teaching English as a Foreign Language (M.A.)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus

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The Modern Languages department offers a Master of Arts degree in Modern Languages with a specialization in 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.

Degree Requirements:

I. Pedagogy and Methodology (9 hours)

MLANG 710 - Foreign Language Pedagogy Credits: 3
MLANG 770 - Theories of 2nd Language Acquisition Credits: 3
MLANG 600 - Principles of Linguistics: Language Structure and Language Use Credits: 3

II. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (6 hours)

MLANG 803 - Practicum in Adult TESL/TEFL: Oral Communication Credits: 3
MLANG 804 - Practicum in Adult TESL/TEFL: Written Communication Credits: 3

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)

ENGL 759 - Studies in Technical Communication Credits: 3
ENGL 799 - Problems in English Credits: 1-18
EDCEP 715 - Principles of Assessment Credits: 3
EDCEP 816 - Research Methods in Education Credits: 3
EDCEP 829 - Learning Principles Credits: 3
EDCEP 775 - Readings in Counseling and Educational Psychology Credits: 1-3
EDCEP 795 - Problems in Counseling and Educational Psychology Credits: 1-18
EDCI 720 - ESL/Dual Language Methods Credits: 3
EDCI 731 - ESL/Dual Language Linguistics Credits: 3
EDCI 742 - ESL/Dual Language Assessment Credits: 3
COMM 840 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
ANTH 528 - Topics in Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 1-4
EDACE 786 - Topics in Adult Learning and Leadership Credits: 1-3 *
*Grant Writing

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