Objectives
June 1, 2023 2025-01-14 8:04Objectives
Objectives
Upon completion of the MA in TESOL program, students will be able to:
- Carry out a detailed literature review using relevant bibliographical resources from print and online resources
- Articulate current conceptual and theoretical trends, issues and concerns in the fields of applied linguistics and language pedagogy
- Describe current research issues and concerns
- Design a range of curriculum modules, lesson plans, pedagogical materials and assessment tools to meet a range of learner needs
- Summarize significant research findings in the field
- Evaluate and critique syllabi, curricula and pedagogical materials
- Analyze samples of language from first and second language users using phonological, lexical, morphosyntactic and discoursal tools
- Design, implement and evaluate two pieces of original research into language acquisition and/or use
- Devise and implement appropriate strategies for their own ongoing professional development.
AU Senior TESOL Professor Dr. Rod Ellis
