Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) - MA
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A. TESOL) program prepares superior teachers of English as a second language. Our program offers cutting-edge approaches, methodologies and pedagogical knowledge to advance an English teaching career. Since its inception in 1966, the MA TESOL program has been serving AUC, Egypt, and the Middle East at large through educating qualified language professionals who can competently work in different instructional settings across the world. Historically, we have had a diverse group of students from both native and non-native English-speaking countries.
The program offers opportunities to observe and engage in language teaching. The program aims to develop leadership skills, create teachers and administrators who are lifelong learners, and encourage student participation in research-based inquiry to advance new knowledge in the discipline.
Degrees and Admission Requirements
Students wishing to pursue the MA program in TESOL should meet the minimum academic, language and admission requirements set by AUC.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate technical understanding of the different components of language structures and how they operate as a system.
Exhibit understanding of and apply current pedagogical theories in language classes.
Analyze different teaching material.
Develop different types of assessment tools for language learners.
Critically read research reports in their area of specialization
Conduct research projects in their area of specialization.
Career Paths and Practical Experience
The program offers students an internationally recognized teaching qualification, equipped with a set of marketable skills related to teacher education, management, course design, material development and assessment practices in different instructional settings.
Graduates from AUC's MA in TESOL teach and direct programs in Egypt, the Arab world, the United States and many other countries. They present in both regional and international conferences, where they exchange knowledge and widen their scholarly network. They also pursue doctoral studies in top national and international universities and are prominent authors in TESOL and applied linguistics. Featured alumni hold key positions in important international organizations and specialized centers such as the Center for Applied Linguistics in Washington, D.C., AMIDEAST in Cairo and TESOL.
Fellowships
In addition to the university's fellowships and scholarship opportunities, funding opportunities are particularly relevant to students interested in the MA in TESOL
