MA Teaching English as Second Language (TESL)

Information for Graduate Students in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

我们的米.A. TESL program prepares you to teach adult ESL/EFL. Many of our graduates go on to teach community college or adult school ESL classes; many others have found good positions teaching abroad. 也, this program provides a good foundation for those who plan to pursue a doctorate in either Linguistics or Applied Linguistics. The program consists of 10 core classes and comprehensive examinations. We do accept students without a background in linguistics or language studies, but they will need to take up to three prerequisite courses for a total of 13 classes. We accept applicants to begin in both the fall and spring semesters.

你将在我们的项目中学到什么?

You will learn about theories of second language acquisition and linguistic theories that will make you a better instructor. You will explore how to support English as a Second Language learners, what techniques to use in the classroom and what activities will make their learning experience better. 你将学习如何制定课程计划, 撰写教学目标, and design classes for any level of English learners. You will discuss with your colleagues how to prepare second language learners to confront the challenges they face every day, 无论是在语言上还是文化上.

For more details on our course offering and exams, see the link below.

The following courses make up the MA TESL程序:

额外补贴

  • eng311音系学(3)
  • eng312形态学(3)
  • ENG 315 English Syntax: Generative-Transformational (3)

核心类

  • 513年英格. 英语历史(3)
  • 514年英格. 美式英语(3)
  • 581年英格. Semantics, Pragmatics, and Discourse (3)
  • 582年英格. 语言分析(3)
  • 583年英格. 心理语言学(3
  • 584年英格. 社会语言学(3)
  • 585年英格. 第二语言习得(3)
  • 586年英格. Teaching Language and Literature in the ESL Context (3)
  • 587年英格. Current Issues in TESL/Applied Linguistics (3)
  • 588年英格. Pedagogical Grammar for TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) (3)
  • 592年英格. Topics in Linguistics: Linguistics Theory (3)

The department does not impose a fixed order in which you must take the classes. Students may take core classes 之前 they have finished all of the prerequisites.

Students may take the prerequisite classes on a CR/NC basis. 核心课程必须达到A-F的等级. Three courses (9 units) qualifies a graduate student as full-time for purposes of financial aid.

深思熟虑的信息

Please make sure to consult with the TESL Director, Dr. Mantenuto, early and frequently to make sure you’re on track with your classes. 可以通过以下电子邮件联系到她: imantenuto@radiotvtshiondo.com

MA TESL students must pass their all portions of the Comprehensive Exams to earn their degree. The Comprehensive Exams run toward the end of each semester. 它们由四个部分组成:

  • Second Language Acquisition (corresponds to 585年英格)
  • ESL Teaching Methods (corresponds to 586年英格)
  • Structure of Language (student chooses from 513年英格, 514年英格, or 588年英格)
  • Additional seminar of student’s choice

Each section takes one hour for a total of four hours for the exam (excluding breaks). 对于每个部分, students will receive two questions and select one of them to answer in a blue book. A committee of faculty members will grade each of the four sections independently on a pass/no pass basis.

Students who pass all four sections will earn the degree straightaway. Student who do not pass one or more sections may re-take those sections the following semester (students do not need to re-take any sections that they passed). Passing on the second time will earn the students the degree. Students who do not pass all four sections after two attempts are disqualified from earning the MA degree.

Students should notify the TESL Advisor of their intention to take the Comprehensive Examinations the semester 之前 他们打算毕业! Students will work closely with the TESL advisor to select the exam topics and prepare for the exams themselves.

硕士入学条件.A. TESL程序

所有申请M.A. in English must follow the application and admission procedures outlined in the university graduate application booklet. 被录取参加这个项目, the applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college and a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the last 60 semester units of upper division course work attempted (not including extension units). Applicants with majors other than linguistics may be accepted into the program, but should expect to do additional work to gain the background necessary for success in their graduate courses.

如果你的分数略低于3.你仍然可以申请, but you must send a personal statement and recommendation letters to the 英语系 at englishchair@radiotvtshiondo.com. Please note in your email that you are submitting supplementary materials for admissions to the graduate program.

To apply, please submit your application through 加州申请

For more information, contact the TESL Coordinator, Dr. Iara Mantenuto: imantenuto@radiotvtshiondo.com