Masters in TESOL / TFL

  United States

Monterey

Length of Position: 1-2 years

Description: The Graduate School of Language and Educational Linguistics (GSLEL) is the crossroads of the Monterey Institute of International Studies. It is the place that best epitomizes the Institute's commitment to international understanding through language learning. Both in and out of our classes, you will meet the widest possible variety of individuals from every national, cultural and linguistic background, broadening your global perspective and your ability to see beyond the limits of your own culture.

GSLEL has two main missions. We prepare outstanding teachers of English as a second language and teachers of foreign languages. We also provide exciting, stimulating language classes to students from the Institutes other disciplines and programs, including business, policy studies, trade and education.

Our ESL and foreign language classes include both skills classes (writing, conversation, public speaking) and "content" classes that will teach you the vocabulary and concepts needed to understand critical world issues as they are actually discussed in the press, the councils of government and the world of trade, business and education.

What is Educational Linguistics?
Educational linguistics is the application of linguistics to the teaching of languages. Language acquisition contains mysteries. Why do some people pick up languages so easily? What is the difference between learning ones native language and acquiring a second language later in life? Can the same methods be used to teach all languages? What is the proper mix of academic study and language practice?

Educational linguistics is a multidisciplinary field, which includes theoretical and practical studies of language acquisition and language pedagogy. Language teachers with a strong background in linguistics are able to create lessons and curricula best suited to the needs of their students.

Qualifications: ** Non-Native Speakers of English
Non-native speakers of English (defined as anyone who has not attended both high school and college in the United States) must take a placement test upon arrival and complete up to 12 units of English for Academic and Professional Purposes (may be less depending on the results of the EAPP placement exam).

Exceptions:
* Those who have a TOEFL score of 620 or more are waived from the EAPP placement exam and EAPP requirement.
* TESOL/ TFL students
* Translation/Interpretation students
Please note: All students with TOEFL waivers must take the EAPP placement exam and may have an English requirement

** Native Speakers of English
Native speakers of English in the MBA, MAIPS, MATP, MAIEP, have a 12 unit language requirement at the 300 level (beyond two years of college study) or above.

Exceptions:
* Advanced entry MBA or IPS eight units of Language at 400 level
* MATFL: 12 Units at 400 level (or less for native speakers of the target language)
* MATESOL: No Language requirement
There are classes offered in GSLEL at 300 and 400 levels in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish (Classes at 200-400 level are available in Arabic)

Special Languages: If you have 300 level proficiency in a language not normally taught at MIIS (such as Indonesian, Korean, Farsi etc.) we may be able to arrange special study for you to fulfill the language requirement in your second language. To enroll in such a language, you must declare the language as your language of study at the time of application and:
* Contact GSLEL to determine if your language can be taught.
* Pay an additional $1500 per semester for the three semesters of your required courses.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: Varies

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Monterey Institute of International Studies's Mission Statement: Improving international understanding through education in languages, cross-cultural communications and a detailed study of the complex relations between nations and peoples.

Year Founded: 1955