Master of Arts in Cultural & Linguistic Diversity (TESOL )
Students pursuing a concentration in TESOL Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will blend linguistic and ESL (English as Second Language) coursework with practical experience. Students will learn the nature and variety of language in general and English in particular; the necessary interaction of language and culture; the nature of second language acquisition and second language assessment; the principles and practices of second language teaching methodology and cross-cultural knowledge and experience.
Requirements (36 credits)
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Core Curriculum (9 credits) | |
| GEN 500 GEN 501 GEN 505 |
Philosophical Studies -OR- |
| GEN 502 | Methods of Research (required) |
| GEN 503 | Interpersonal Relations (required) |
| GEN 600 | Comprehensive Examination (required, no credits) |
| Required Courses (24 credits) | |
| CLD 503 CLD 546 |
Issues in Contemporary Culture of the
United States -OR- Multicultural Multilingual Issues |
| CLD 522 | Introduction to Linguistics |
| CLD 524 | Sociolinguistics |
| CLD 534 | Teaching English as a Second Language |
| CLD 536 | Reading/Writing in the ESL Classroom |
| CLD 548 | Structure of English |
| CLD 560 | Second Language Acquisition |
| CLD 564 | Practicum in TESOL |
| CLD 599 | Comprehensive Examination (required, no credits) |
| Elective Courses (3 Credits) | |
| CLD 506 | Cultures of the Caribbean, Latin America, or Asia |
| CLD 546 | Multicultural Multilingual Issues |
| PSYC 640 | Multicultural Counseling |
| CLD 558 CLD 544 |
English for Specific Purposes -OR- Curriculum and Materials Development |
| EDL 634 | Content Area Reading |
| Other with approval of Program Coordinator | |
| Updated: April 2008 | |
For application materials and more information, contact Sandra Rollison at 610-647-4400 ext. 3215 or e-mail .