Upon completion of the MA in TESOL program, students will be able to:

• AU Senior TESOL Professor Dr. Rod EllisCarry 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.