Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL)
Program Description
MA (TESOL) offers a variety of courses that cover theoretical and practical aspects of English language teaching such as teaching of language skills, pedagogical grammar, technology assisted language learning, structuring and delivering lessons, English for specific purposes, research in English language teaching, and teaching practicum. This program is useful for in-service teachers of English and for those who want to teach English as a foreign language in future.

Aim
MA (TESOL) aims at creating awareness about approaches, methods and techniques involving teaching of English to speakers of other languages.
Objectives
Upon the completion of MA TESOL program, students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of the current theoretical trends, issues and concerns in the fields of language pedagogy and of current best practices in teaching English to speakers of other languages;
- apply their enhanced teaching skills and understanding of education processes to work efficiently in teaching English to speakers of other languages to become accomplished TESOL practitioners;
- design a range of curriculum modules, lesson plans, pedagogical materials and assessment tools in teaching English to meet academic needs of speakers of other languages;
- demonstrate understanding of various pedagogical dynamics of TESOL in local, national and international contexts;
- exhibit research-based practices and strategies related to planning, implementing, and managing standardized TESOL instruction;
- extend their existing professional careers in English language teaching by achieving a recognized specialist qualification.
Format
MA (TESOL) is a 42 credit hours program. Teaching methodology includes classroom lectures, online academic support, advanced teaching practicum, seminars and a research project. Students will be provided readers for each module based on variety of relevant books and online resources.
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Requirement
Bachelor of Arts or Education, majoring in English language, or any equivalent degree
MA TESOL Courses
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Semester 4
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The course is an elective credited course offered by Taif University to prepare students for IELTS exam.
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English for the 21st Century is a skill and task-based course designed specifically to prepare the 21st century learners to use English effectively...
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This course is designed to meet the language requirements for students who need English in the field of Computer Science and information technology...
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This course is designed to meet the language requirement of students who need English in the field of Computer Science. It seeks to provide the stu...
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English for Media is a skill-based course designed to provide students with the vocabulary and language needed to understand and use terms related ...
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This course is designed to meet the necessary language requirements for students, who need English in the field of engineering. It seeks to provide...
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This course is designed to provide students with the vocabulary and language needed to understand and use technological terms as well as get a job ...
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This course is designed to meet the language requirements for students who need English to get a job in the science related field.
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This course is designed to provide students with the vocabulary and language needed to understand and use accounting and finance terms as well as t...
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The course is designed to enhance and enrich proficiency in Academic English amongst learners to acquire the B1 Level of the Common European Framew...
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The course is designed to enhance and enrich proficiency in Academic English amongst learners starting at the A2 and then progressing to B1 Level o...
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The course is designed to enhance and enrich proficiency in Academic English amongst learners equivalent to near to CEFR A2 of the Common European ...
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