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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Roy Major, Director

Admission Requirements

Course Requirements

Language Requirements

Applied Project

Final Examination

MTESOL Handbook

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Requirements for Admission

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Deadline:  January 15th.

The Graduate College requires a grade point average of "B" (3.00) or better in the last two years of work leading to the bachelor's degree, and the recommendation of the department or the academic unit in which the student plans to study. International students must submit a TOEFL score of at least 250 computer-based, 100 Internet-based, or an IELTS score of 6.5 or above before admission is considered.

The following supporting documents are required and can be uploaded during the online application process:

  1. Three letters of recommendation
  2. Statement of purpose
  3. Official transcripts
  4. TOEFL

Department of English application process.

For more information, or to receive a packet in the mail contact the graduate coordinator at enggrad@asu.edu or 480-965-3194.

Applied Project

A three-hour applied project, LIN 593, overseen by a director, is required of all candidates. Applied projects can be based on library research and focus on the application of theoretical knowledge to the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL), or they can consist of field work in some form, including teaching projects. All projects will culminate in a written final report and an oral examination based on the student's research.

The student will, in consultation with the Applied Project Director, determine the most appropriate form for the Applied Project. Its goal is to be a culminating academic experience applying the critical skills and knowledge acquired during the MTESOL program.
Research Paper. Under this option, the student will work with the Capstone Director to write a scholarly paper (based on library research or empirical research)
 
Curriculum Design. Under this option, the student will work with the Capstone Director to design a language program or a course for a specific instructional context. It will include an overview of the Capstone Experience, a detailed description of the proposed program/course, a sample syllabus, sample teaching materials (assignments, reading list, assessment criteria), and a bibliography of relevant materials.
 

Professional Portfolio. Under this option, the student will work with the Capstone Director to develop a teaching portfolio to document her or his professional credentials, experience and achievements in ways that are appropriate for their professional goals. The materials may include a teaching philosophy statement, resume or curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, sample teaching materials, student evaluations, a revised paper from one of the courses, teaching demonstration video, and a bibliography of readings.

 

 

 

Language Requirement

Students must demonstrate evidence of a competent knowledge of a natural language other than modern English, to be selected by the student, subject to approval of the chair of the supervisory committee. (This does not apply to students whose native language is not English.)

The requirement can be met in any of the following ways:

  • Earning a "B" (3.00) or better in a 400 or 500-level course in an appropriate language.
  • Demonstrating comparable proficiency by taking a language examination approved by the student's supervisory committee; language competency is administered by the School of International Letters and Cultures.
  • Demonstrating native speaker proficiency in a language approved by the student's supervisory committee. Language competency is administered by the School of International Letters and Cultures.
  • Holding a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally-accredited college or university of recognized standing in an approved foreign language.

Course Requirements

To earn the MTESOL degree, candidates must complete a minimum of 30 hours of approved graduate-level course work which must include the following:

LIN 500 Research Methods
LIN 510 English Linguistics
LIN 520 Theories Underlying the Acquisition of English as a Second Language
LIN 521 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
LIN 593 Applied Project
Electives: six credit hours of graduate credit in the English department (either LIN or ENG courses)
Electives: nine credit hours of graduate credit approved by the director of linguistics and MTESOL. These may be taken in any department. Typically, students choose courses in anthropology, education, English, languages and literature and speech and hearing. The total of credits taken outside the English department (including substitutions of core courses) shall not exceed nine credits.

Internships offered under LIN 584 are available. Separate guidelines for internships are available from the MTESOL Director.

Final Examination

An oral examination based on the applied project is required. Student should download a copy of the Report for Final Master's Culminating Experience. After the oral defense of the project, obtain committee member signature(s) and return to Graduate Coordinator.