MA Teaching English as a Second Language

Introduction

 

MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is designed for current and future teachers of English as well as those involved in developing curriculum, materials and tests in the field of teaching English as a foreign or second language. It trains participants in essentials skills required to become successful English language teachers and educators while drawing on a solid theoretical foundation of second language acquisition and language teaching methodology, which have broad applicability in a variety of educational setting

Salient Features

  • English teachers develop an in-depth understanding of theoretical principles of ELT.

  • Participants get an opportunity to apply and practice acquired knowledge through professional practicum.

  • Provides trainees an opportunity to integrate ICT in their curriculum, lessons and assessments.

Eligibility Requirements

The programme is offered to applicants with 14 years of education.

 



Plan of Study

 

The programme is offered to applicants with 14 years of education. It comprises 72 credits earned over four semesters.

Year One

Fall Semester

Course code

Course

Credit

M-I SL 500

Applied Linguistics

4

M-I SL 501

ELT Methodology

4
M-I SL 502

English for Academic Purposes

3
M-I SL 506

Professional Practice

4
M-I SL 505

Computer Assisted Language Learning

3

Total

18

Spring Semester

Course code

Course

Credit

M-I SL 503

Curriculum and Evaluation

3
M-I SL 510

Research Methodology and Research Writing

Research Thesis

 

2

4

M-I SL 507

M-I SL 508

M-I SL 509

Optional Courses:

English for Specific Purposes                OR

Material Design                                   OR

ELT Management

 

3
M-II SL 603

Research Paradigms

3
M-II SL 604

Reflective Practice

3

Total

18

Year Two

Summer Semester

Course code

Course

Credit

M-II SL 600

Behaviour Management

3
M-II SL 601 Cognitive Skills Enhancement 3
M-II SL 602 Research and Publication 3
M-II SL 605 Quantitative Methodology 3
M-II SL 606 Qualitative Methodology 3
M-II SL 607 Proposal Development 3

Total

18

Fall Semester

Course code

Course

Credit

M-II EDU 608

Research Writing

4
M-II EDU 609

Seminar

4
M-II EDU 610

Dissertation

10

Total

18


 
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