Master of Arts Program

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Department was founded in 1995 when a need for an English-speaking graduate program in the north of Thailand was realized. Today, the program attracts both local and international students who wish to enrich their professional skills. A high standard of spoken and written English is expected from students. The program’s small size affords students the opportunity to receive a high level of attention and support within a genial learning environment.

Qualifications of Applicants for M.A. in TESOL

  1. A bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or another language-related subject.
  2. One of the following requirements:
    • Have language teaching experience of at least one year, or
    • Received certificate in TESOL (at least 120 hours) or a related field, or
    • Have at least 6 credits (or the equivalent) of undergraduate course credits in teaching or related to teaching.
  3. An applicant who L1 is not English, an original official scores report of one of the following English proficiency tests taken no longer than two years prior to application:
    • TOEFL (IBT): a minimum score of 79 or TOEFL (CBT): a minimum score of 211 or
    • IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5 or
    • CEFR at the level of C1 or higher

For a qualified applicant with required documents, an appointment for an interview will be further informed.

 

Asst. Prof. Dr. Sonporn Sirikhan (Head of TESOL Department)
Office: 053-851478 ext. 7233
Email: sirikhansonporn@gmail.com

Study Plan

Thesis Plan  (36 Credits)  

Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
TE 601 LINGUISTICS FOR TESOL TEACHERS
3 (3-0-9)
TE 703 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
2 (2-0-6)
TE 602 CURRENT APPROACHES AND METHODS OF SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGAUGE TEACHING
3 (3-0-9)
TE 705 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
2 (2-0-6)
TE 605 SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND LEARNING
3 (3-0-9)
TE 706 ADVANCED ACADEMIC WRITING
2 (2-0-6)
TE 607 TESTING AND ASSESSMENT IN TESOL
3 (3-0-9)
TE… ELECTIVE COURSES
6 (x-x-x)
Total
12
Total
12
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
TE 799 THESIS
12 (0-0-36)
TE 799 THESIS (continuing)
0 (0-0-36)
Total
12
Total
12

Non-thesis plan (Independent Study Plan – IS) (36 credits)

Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
TE 601 LINGUISTICS FOR TESOL TEACHERS
3 (3-0-9)
TE 703 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
2 (2-0-6)
TE 602 CURRENT APPROACHES AND METHODS OF SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGAUGE TEACHING
3 (3-0-9)
TE 705 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
2 (2-0-6)
TE 605 SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND LEARNING
3 (3-0-9)
TE 706 ADVANCED ACADEMIC WRITING
2 (2-0-6)
TE 607 TESTING AND ASSESSMENT IN TESOL
3 (3-0-9)
TE… ELECTIVE COURSES
6 (x-x-x)
Total
12
Total
12
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
TE 797 INDEPENDENT STUDY *Comprehensive Examination*
6 (0-0-18)
TE 797 INDEPENDENT STUDY (continuing)
0 (0-0-18)
ELECTIVE COURSES
6 (x-x-x)
Total
12
Total
12