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CONTENTS
PAGE
Program Overview 3
Vision and Expectations 4
Program Aims 4
Degree Structure 5
Course Units/Subjects and Credits 6
Units/Subjects Description 7
Teaching/Learning/Assessment 15
Payment and Schedule 16
Program Schedule and Calendar 16
Admission Requirements 17
Application Procedure 18
Faculty/Areas of Expertise 19
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It is today we must create theworld of the future.
Eleanor Roosevelt
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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ENGLISHTO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
MA in TESOL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This course is designed for trained, experienced and professional
teachers, curriculum developers and consultants who wish to gain a
higher degree and professionalism in a range of areas such as teaching
English language, language program administration, bilingual
education and applied language study. The course integrates theory
and practice which focuses on second/foreign language learning,
teaching, managing and research.
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VISION AND EXPECTATIONS
The Master of Arts in TESOL Program embraces a dynamic andstrategic vision to provide practical, relevant and advanced English
language education, applied linguistics and applied language research.
Students who complete the masters should:
acquire an advanced understanding of concepts, current issues
and research methods in the core areas of English language
education and applied linguistics;
complete a focused piece of research; and gain specialist
knowledge and research techniques in English language
teaching and relating issues.
PROGRAM AIMS
The aims of MA in TESOL program are:
to enable students to achieve and consolidate specialist,professional competence as practitioners in teaching and
programming English;
to develop students awareness of the empirical relevance andapplication of theoretical issues in linguistics;
to develop students understanding of the linguistic dimensionsof cultural diversity, globalization and social change;
to give participants the opportunity to reflect on thisprofessional knowledge with regard to the appropriateness of its
application to a range of educational contexts; and
to extend the participants ability to work autonomously in aspecific area of interest to them.
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This course lasts FOURsemesters full-time. Students may defer
for a maximum of three years once they have fulfilled the first two
semesters. Students must complete units/subjects totaling 48 credit
points to be eligible for the award of Master of Arts in Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA in TESOL). The MA in
TESOL program consists of9 compulsory core units/subjects, 5 of
the 13 elective units/subjects and a supervised project of 10,000words.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is mandatory for all the units/subjects as it largely
maintains the quality of the MA in TESOL program. Therefore,
observe the following attendance regulations carefully and comply
with them strictly. Non-compliance with any of these regulations willresult in a Pass or a Fail in attendance which leads to a Fail in a
unit/subject.
Unit/Subject
offered in
No. of sessions
absent granted
Attendance result
in regulations
compliance
Attendance result
in regulations Non-
compliance
Extensive/
regular mode
6 Pass Fail
Intensive mode 2 Pass Fail
DEGREE STRUCTURE
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Suspension Policy
Students are allowed to defer their study for a maximum of twosemesters once they follow these conditions. (1) Students must pass
all the units/subjects with satisfactory result in the first two semesters.
And (2) they must comply with all the procedures and regulations of
the school (suspension form completion within the suspension
schedule).
Suspension Schedule
Semester September March
Suspension
Schedule
The first three weeks of
August
The first three weeks of
February
COURSE UNITS/SUBJECTS AND CREDITS
A.Compulsory Core Units/Subjects and Credit PointsN Code Unit/Subject Credit Offered1 EDP 511 Second Language Acquisition 3 Semester 2
2 EDP 512Introduction to Research in Language
Education and Applied Linguistics3 Semester 1
3 EDP 513Language Curriculum Design and
Development3 Semester 1
4 EDP 514Grammar and Discourse (Functional
Approach)3 Semester 1
5 EDP 515 Academic Writing for GraduateStudies
3 Semester 1
6 EDP 516 Introduction to Applied Linguistics 3 Semester 1
7 EDP 521Methodology for Teaching Listening
and Speaking3 Semester 2
8 EDP 522 Language Testing and Assessment 3 Semester 2
9 EDP 523Methodology for Teaching Reading
and Writing3 Semester 2
10 EDP 643
Professional Practice or Research
Report Writing 6 Semester 4
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B.Elective Units/Subjects and Credit PointsN Code Unit/Subject Credit Offered
1 EDP 501Seminar on Special Issues of Applied
Linguistics3
Semester
1&2
2 EDP 502Advanced Academic English
3Semester
1&2
3 EDP 524Phonetics and Phonology in Language
Teaching3 Semester 2
4 EDP 525 Psychology of Language Learning 3 Semester 2
5 EDP 526 Sociolinguistics in LanguageTeaching
3 Semester 2
6 EDP 631English Language Teaching
Management3 Semester 3
7 EDP 632 Language and Culture in Contact 3 Semester 3
8 EDP 633Language Planning and Language
Policy3 Semester 3
9 EDP 634Computer Assisted Language
Learning (CALL)3 Semester 3
10 EDP 635 English for Specific Purposes 3 Semester 3
11 EDP 636Teaching of Literature in a
Second/Foreign Language3 Semester 3
12 EDP 601
Research Seminar (in cooperation
with Research Unit of Department of
English)
3Semester
3&4
13 EDP 641 Bilingualism 3 Semester 4
UNITS/SUBJECTS DESCRIPTION
EDP 501 Seminar on Special Issues of Applied Linguistics
This is a seminar organized to help deepen students understanding
in special issues of applied linguistics and language education. The
arrangement will be made and announced in relation to the focused topic
or specialization for each semester. Students will benefit from varied
specialization of our experienced faculty who will take turn to conduct twoseminars for each semester.
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EDP 502 Advanced Academic English
This is a preliminary subject aims toimprove students English proficiency to
prepare them to undertake different tasks at
a graduate level.
EDP 511 Second Language Acquisition
This subject offers a survey of the principal topics currentlyaddressed in the study of second language acquisition, and of the major
research methods and paradigms used in such studies. Students should
expect to be able to understand critical observation; description and
analysis of second language learners and their performance; the social and
psychological aspects of second language learning situations; and the
special characteristics of learning language. Upon the completion of this
course, students should have gained understanding of the basic issues in
SLA, including implicit vs. explicit, L2 language processing, the initial
and end states of L2 grammar, effects of feedback and negative evidence
and the role of mother tongue.
EDP 512 Introduction to Research in
Language Education and Applied
Linguistics
This unit/subject is designed to
introduce a range of approaches to research
in applied linguistics. The theme selection
will involve reading research reports of
various types, which will use a variety of
methodological approaches to both the way
the language data is collected, and in the
way in which it is analyzed and interpreted.
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EDP 513 Language Curriculum Design and Development
Key issues in the development of materials and curriculum forlanguage teaching are examined and related to overall language
development. Students are introduced to basic principles and trends in
materials and syllabus design from both a practical and a theoretical
perspective. The relationship of materials and syllabus to wider issues of
the nature of language, the nature of language learning and curriculum are
explored and considered in the context of assessment goals and
procedures.
EDP 514 Grammar and Discourse
In this subject students gain a systematic understanding of the main
areas of grammar, including morphology, syntax, semantics, and stylistics,
with additional focus on syntactic theories for second language acquisition
and genre analysis. The main topics include the role of grammar in
language classrooms; analysis of spoken and written texts; pragmatics and
transfer. A range of descriptive and methodological approaches to the
analysis of grammar and discourse are considered. Throughout the subject,
material is drawn from different spoken and written varieties of English,
including various regional and social varieties as well as Standard English.
EDP 515 Academic Writing for
Graduate Studies
This subject aims to upgrade and equip
students with academic writing
conventions, skills and the process of
writing the research paper at the graduate
level.
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EDP 516 Introduction to AppliedLinguistics
This course introduces students to the
nature of language and the way in which language
is acquired and used in society. It also addresses
grammatical aspects of language such as syntax,
semantics, and pragmatics and changes in
language over time. Stages of language
acquisition and bilingual development will also
be discussed. Upon successfully finishing thecourse, you will be able to acquire an overview of
the central theoretical, methodological and
terminological foundations of current research
and practice in language teaching and language
learning.
EDP 521 Methodology for Teaching Speaking and Listening
The course is concerned with theory, content, and methodology in
teaching listening and speaking as macro skills in the communication
process. It equips students with knowledge of and skills in teaching
speaking and listening to various types of students in various social
contexts. Major problems arising from teaching practices will be dealt with
in the light of current trends and new directions. The course utilizes
lectures, mini demonstration lessons, video lessons, group and whole-class
discussion, etc. By the end of this course, the students are expected to: (1)
demonstrate knowledge of the nature of the listening and speaking
process; (2) exhibit a good understanding of the role of context in listening
and its applications in choosing instructional materials and learning tasks;
(3) design and implement viable classroom methods and techniques in
teaching listening and speaking and integrating them with reading and
writing using authentic materials; and (4) demonstrate greater appreciation
for exploring the challenges in language teaching, particular in theteaching of listening and speaking.
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EDP 522 Language Testing andAssessment
This unit offers an opportunity to review
and critically analyze the central concepts in
language testing and assessment, and also to
evaluate and design test tasks and assessment
procedure. A further consideration of the
social and political context of foreign
language examinations and the psychology of
test-takers is studied. The relationshipbetween teaching and testing and the way in
which theories of language learning relate to
testing and assessment are also a focus.
EDP 523 Methodology for Teaching Reading and Writing
Major issues in and approaches to TESOL are examined. Topics
include the role of the teacher and learner; the aims, activities, techniquesand methodologies used to teach language in different classes; and the
extent to which these approaches suit different contexts and purposes of
language teaching. Students will be equipped with up-to-date and
comprehensive account of theories of language and language teaching and
a wide range of practical teaching ideas. This unit is taught prior to the
conducting of the teaching practicum. Together with the Practicum, this
unit upgrades the participants skills to the advanced level teacher.
EDP 524 Phonetics and Phonology in Language Teaching
This subject is to provide students with theoretical and practical
perspectives on the teaching of pronunciation within a functional approach
to language. Phonemic and prosodic aspects of language are considered,
and the role of prosody in contribution to the construction of meaning is
explored. Students develop strategies for the teaching of pronunciation to
learners of a second/foreign language, and also consider phonologicalaspects of the first language.
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EDP 525 Psychology of Language Learning
The subject investigates various
psychological models of second/foreign
language learning. Students will explore in
detail four major modelssocial psychological,
socio-emotional, social context and educational
to reflect their experience of learning
environments in the context of language
learning and teaching in Cambodia. Upon
completion of the subject, students should havebeen able to identify and harness (in real
situation) conditions and contexts conducive to
expert performance of language learning.
EDP 526 Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching
In this unit students will explore some of the ways in which
language is actually used in context in different cultures. The emphasis is
on understanding and describing how people actually make use of the
language and how this impacts on communication and miscommunication,
particularly between native speakers and learners of a language. Some of
the theoretical and practical issues in the investigation of authentic
language use will be tackled and the practical implications for teachers,
language curriculum developers and others involved in interactions with
people from other cultures will be explored.
EDP 601 Research Seminar (in cooperation with Research Unit
of Department of English)
This is an advanced seminar compulsory for all students. Under the
guidance of supervisors and team leader of the research unit of the
Department of English, students will be able to gain insights, practical
techniques, and skills in research design, data analysis, writing up of
findings and defense of their thesis in an academically friendlyenvironment.
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EDP 631 English Language Teaching Management
This unit is designed for those who see management as part of their future
career, and those who wish to gain skills in managing English language
programs and projects. The content covers sociopolitical and cultural contexts
of ELT management, management of language program, project
implementation; curriculum/academic management; managing curriculum
innovations, management of short and long courses, management resources and
self-access centers, staff allocation, and professional development. Specially
drawn on varied experiences of the Department of English, Institute of Foreign
Languages, a careful study on program planning, preparing for bidding for the
provision of language courses, recruiting, appointing, inducting, appraising,
training of staff, managing teams, leading and consulting will be focused.
EDP 632 Language and Culture in Contact
A study of the notion of culture, its
relationship to linguistic and interactional
meaning, and of the inherently bicultural
nature of the language classroom will be
focused. The subject develops understanding
of the language learners task to integrate the
intercultural and the linguistic, and of the
consequent demands on the learning
environment and processes for it to be
successful. A range of strategies for achieving
integrated linguistic and cultural learning in
classrooms are examined.
EDP 633 Language Planning and Language Policy
The purpose of the subject is to launch students to explore current
debates and issues underpinning ideologies of language planning and
language policy. Contesting issues such as design and implementation of
language curricula, standardization, revitalization and changes, language
rights, linguistic imperialism, linguiscism, linguistic rights, language and
issues of aid and development are examined and analyzed to shed light onimportant actors and ideologies.
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EDP 634 Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
By engaging in a series of classroom tasks and projects and drawing on
their experience and language-related study, the subject introduces students
to the pedagogical and technological issues involved in effective design,
development and delivery of CALL materials. The course investigates
selected CALL approaches such as socio-collaborative, exploratory and
tutorial in relation to language teaching methodology, technological
development, and linguistic and second language acquisition theory. The
courses particular emphasis is on the use of Internet-based resources. On
completion of this subject, students should have a solid understanding ofmodern technology and its impact on second language learning and teaching.
Also, they should be able to apply this knowledge to their own teaching, the
development of electronic materials and management of computer-assisted
language learning in the classroom and in distance mode.
EDP 635 English for Specific Purposes
This unit aims to demonstrate theoretical and practical issues related
to teaching language for specific purposes, either as a second language orforeign language. Students will learn to apply principles of needs analysis,
discourse analysis to analyzing specific language learning contexts and
apply the analysis of the specific oral and written text types associated
with particular disciplines or vocational areas to the development of
appropriate curricula, materials and assessment for teaching LSP.
EDP 636 Teaching of Literature in a
Second/Foreign Language
The breadth of the subject is on the use
of stylistics, meanings and expressions in
literature commonly practiced inside the
ESL/FL classrooms. The unit will explore
in-depth the artistic description, cultural
creativity and stylistic elements based on
the linguistic methods of interpretation.
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EDP 641 Bilingualism
This unit attempts to bring together a range of approaches reflectingthe multidisciplinary origins of the research (psycholinguistic,
sociolinguistic and linguistic) in the study of the key issues relative to the
bilingual individual, communities and education. Participants will be able
to define key terms in the bilingualism; describe the ways in which
bilingual language use may be assessed for research, education and
professional practice; define the factors which impact on bilingual
language acquisition; and describe the range of circumstances in which
people become bilingual.
EDP 643 Professional Practice and Research Report Writing
Students undertake six-week supervised teaching practice and
observation in the sectors in which they wish to qualify, together with peer
observations and school-based field work. Teaching practice incorporates
appropriate modeling of the target language, both spoken and written; the
design, implementation and evaluation of lessons and units of work forstudents at a variety of language levels, the adaptation of existing materials
and development of original work to meet student needs and interests; the
evaluation and development of appropriate TESOL programs, including
needs analysis, syllabus design, program organization and evaluation; the
monitoring, documentation and reporting of students language
development; the establishment of collaborative relationships with other
staff members and self-reflection and critical evaluation of ones own
practice.
TEACHING/LEARNING/ASSESSMENT
When taught in the weekly program, there are 30 one-and-half
hour sessions for each subject. Teaching and learning strategies
include lectures, presentations, small group work, group discussion,
independent study, mini-tasks, seminars and workshops. Visiting
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professors and lecturers will probably conduct intensive teaching
within a period of two to three weeks for any assigned subject/unit.
To be awarded of Master of Art in Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages (MA in TESOL), students must pass all the
units/subjects required and complete the supervised project with at
least a satisfactory result. The following is the grading scales applied
to the unit/subject teaching assessment.
Percentage
Points
Grade GPA Text
86100 A 4.00 Excellent
8085 B+ 3.50 Very Good
7079 B 3.00 Good
6569 C+ 2.50 Fair
6064 C 2.00 Satisfactory
Below 60 F 0.00 Fail
PAYMENT AND SCHEDULEThe tuition fee for the program (4 semesters) of the Master of
Arts in TESOL is US$1,960. This fee may be paid by US$490
installment at the beginning of each semester at the following
schedules:
Semester Fee-Paying Schedule
In-program
Students Newly selected Students
September August 2n
week August2n
week September
March February 2n
week February2n
week March
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND CALENDAR
There are three course schedules offered for this program on
every weekday from Monday to Friday. (Note that the schedulesoffered depend on the number of students registered).
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Schedule
Weekday TimeMorning 07.3011.00
Afternoon 14.0017.00
Evening 17.3020.30
Academic Calendar
EventSeptember
Semester
March
Semester
Application Distribution July December
Application and Registration Deadline August January
Selection and Examination August February
Semester Commencement September March
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
This course is a rigorous degree program. Applicants must
possess an advanced standing of achievement required by the
Department of English for admission to this graduate study. Each
applicant must meet one of the following main criteria.
A.Entry Requirements for former and non-EnglishDepartment Students
(1) An undergraduate degree in B.Ed (TEFL) with an averagescore in their final year NOT less than 60% (only for former
English Department Students).
(2) An undergraduate degree in B.Ed or B.A in related socialsciences from recognized institutions.
(3) A teaching qualification and working experience (one yearminimum).
(4) Evidence of strong academic or professional record with aminimum GPA of 3 (Accreditation Committee of Cambodia).
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(5) An official score of TOEFL of 530, ITP 550 or IELTS 5.5 witha band of 5 in writing.
(6) For those whose average score is lower than 60% or who donot have their official TOEFL, ITP or IELTS scores they must
pass the Proficiency Test administered by the Department of
English.
(7) A pass in the interview.B.Additional Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning may be granted for theUnits/Subjects completed in the other overseas institutions in the
following courses.
A.Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL (40%)B.Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics (40%)C.MA in relevant social sciences (30%)
Note: A recognition of prior learning and experience may be granted
on the basis of equivalent study undertaken at the Department of
English. This is decided on a case-by-case basis.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply directly to the MA in TESOL Program at the
Department of English, Institute of Foreign Languages, follow these
easy steps:
(1) Pick up an application form from the receptionist on theground floor of Building E.
(2) Fill out all the information required by the MA program ofthe Department of English and submit with all necessary
documents to the Department of English.
(3)
When you are submitting your application form, make sureyou attach:
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original or certified copies of your academic qualificationsand transcripts;
original or certified copy of evidence of your English
language proficiency (TOEFL, ITP or IELTS score);
a good study objectives and a Curriculum Vitae; and
any other information specified in the entry requirements for
the course(s) you have chosen. (Please see the Academic
Calendar for application schedule).
FACULTY/AREAS OF EXPERTISE
A.Local StaffN Name Specialization1 Dr. Nith Bunlay Curriculum
2 Dr. Ouk Diven Applied Linguistics
3 Mr. Chan Sophal Educational Psychology
4 Mr. Chan Virak TESOL
5 Mr. Chau Samphaus TESOL6 Mr. Keuk Chan Narith English Language Teaching
7 Mr. Khan Bophan English Language Education
8 Mr. Koem Oeurn TESOL
9 Mr. Lim Sovannarith English Language Education
10 Mr. Neak Chandarith Education (TESOL), Political Science
11 Mr. Nin Savuth English Language Education
12 Mr. Om Soryong Instructional Design13 Mr. Puy Kheang Law/Governance
14 Mr. Roth Hok App. Ling. ESP Curriculum
15 Mr. Sen Vicheth Curriculum Design and Instruction
16 Mr. Sok Say Politics/International Relations
17 Mr. Sok Soth Applied Linguistics
18 Mr. Tith Mab Education (Teaching)
19 Ms. Pors Sidonie Instructional Technology and Media
20 Ms. Sok Thida Education
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B.Visiting Professors and LecturersN Name Specialization1 Dr. Alan Klein Education (Higher and Adult)2 Dr. Benedict Lin Grammar and Discourse/Language
Testing and Assessment3 Dr. Gloria Poedjosoedarmo Grammar and Discourse4 Dr. Madalena Cruz-Ferreira Bilingualism/Phonetics and Phonology5 Dr. Rita Simpson-Vlach Sociolinguistics6 Dr. Steven Moore Research in Language Education
7 Ms. Margareta Walker EAP8 Prof. Thom Huebner Bilingualism9 Prof. William Littlewood Sociolinguistics
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Heng Sokha
Coordinator of the
MA in TESOL Program
Room E1.3, 1st
Floor, Building E
Department of English
Institute of Foreign Languages
Royal University of Phnom PenhRussian Federation Boulevard
P.O. Box 416, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 885 419
Fax: (023) 884 154
Email:[email protected]
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