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MA Teaching English as a Second Language at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The M.A. program in Teaching English as a Second Language is designed to provide professional development for teachers and administrators in English as a second or foreign language. The program is problem focused, integrating theory and practice from the fields of applied linguistics and teaching English as a second language to address issues of second language acquisition/teaching and program development, with special focus on English in a wide range of both domestic and international contexts.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Courses include Discourse-Functional Grammar, Theory: Second Language Acquisition, Teaching English as a Second Language, Practice Teaching in ESL, Internship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are required for admission. All applicants are also required to arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted along with a one- to two-page statement written by the applicant describing the applicant's goals and professional objectives. The language of instruction at Penn State is English. English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) may be required for international applicants. See GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.

Duration: 12 credits

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