Master of Arts in English Language and Literature - Applied Linguistics and TEFL Emphasis

The program will prepare students to:

1. 1.Develop an understanding of the process of foreign language acquisition and language learning;
2. 2.Build on their academic and professional experiences to make the link between linguistic theory and actual practice;
3. 3.Master pedagogical principles of course design, curriculum development, and language assessment in teaching English as a foreign language; and
4. 4. Become researchers and reflect on Applied Linguistics as an academic field of inquiry.

Upon graduation, students should be able to:

1. 1.Apply leading theories of second language learning and acquisition;
2. 2.Analyze their academic and professional experiences in light of the theories and latest trends in the field of second language acquisition;
3. 3.Demonstrate the application of pedagogical skills in writing instructional objectives, effectively planning classroom instruction, developing teaching material, and assessing learning;
4. 4.Plan research studies, collect and analyze data, and draw theoretical and practical conclusions using appropriate tools and methods; and
5. 5.Construct a code of ethics to guide their professional and personal lives.