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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL)

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Tuition USD 605 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 401 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Portland, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) at Portland State University is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 605 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 401 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Portland, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Linguistics or equivalent
  2. Structure of the English Language or equivalent
  3. Second Language Acquisition
  4. Understanding the International Experience
  5. TESOL Methods I
  6. TESOL Methods II and Portfolio
  7. Practicum
  8. Language Assessment
  9. Grammar for TESOL
  10. Teaching pronunciation
  11. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
  12. Curriculum Design and Materials Development
  13. Corpus Linguistics in Language Teaching
  14. Topics (advisor-approved)
  15. Linguistic Pragmatics
  16. Linguistic Phonetics
  17. Discourse Analysis
  18. Morphology
  19. Language Typology
  20. Historical and Comparative Linguistics
  21. Special Topics (advisor approved)
  22. Syntax
  23. Phonology
  24. Sociolinguistics
  25. Bilingualism
  26. World Englishes
  27. Pidgins & Creoles
  28. Psycholinguistics
  29. Language Acquisition
  30. Linguistics & Cognitive Science
  31. Special Topics (advisor approved)
  32. Introduction to Graduate Study (2 credits)
  33. Research Design (2 credits)
  34. Research Methods (2 credits)
  35. Culminating Experience(6 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

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English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 605 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 401 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 605 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 401 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Portland State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Portland State University

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Portland State University

Portland, United States

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2017-09-25
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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