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DISCOVER A UNIVERSITY THAT HAS BEEN PROGRESSIVE SINCE ITS INCEPTION. The New School was founded in 1919 by a group of

backgrounds and skills to bear, they learn to

socially progressive educators looking to address

motivate and empower learners to achieve their

critical issues in a relevant and conscious way. Today

academic, professional, and personal goals.

this university, composed of five renowned schools, continues to be a force of new linguistics through

-- Teach English anywhere in the world.

the MA TESOL program, a culturally empathetic

-- Empower adults to speak English as a second

curriculum that expands the boundaries of traditional language pedagogy. These groundbreaking courses explore the way new modes of teaching English affect culture and society around the world.

The content of the MA TESOL curriculum at The New School is cutting edge: It explores the theoretical as well as the practical issues relevant to current praxis. Rather than taking a purely linguistic stance, we adopt social, cultural, and political perspectives on global English. Our MA TESOL students practice strategies and techniques that make language and intercultural communication accessible to learners. Bringing their own unique

language for work, study, and travel.

-- Create programs relevant to the needs of speakers of other languages and sensitive to their experiences and aspirations.

-- Inspire people to bridge cultural and linguistic divides.

-- Teach a global language responsibly, with respect for local values.

-- Challenge current orthodoxies with regard to language learning and teaching.

-- Join a community dedicated to your success in the field.

The cornerstones of the MA TESOL are bridging theory and practice, remaining relevant and upto-date in a dynamic and ever-evolving field, and staying focused on the needs of all language learners.

We base our theory on practice and vice versa. We encourage students to explore their own areas of interest throughout the program. Some students opt to complete independent studies under the guidance of MA TESOL teachers. Examples of groundbreaking studies by our students include research into effective techniques to motivate learners, the design of specialized curriculum, and the development of training courses for English language teachers.

MA students can participate in the MA TESOL Outreach Program, which allows them to gain valuable classroom experience while addressing the dire need for free English language classes for immigrants in New York City. This program provides a space in which to hone your teaching skills while building your awareness of how vital the ability to

in study options. You can take courses online or on campus in New York City, or find the combination of

speak English can be in the lives of language learners.

online and on-campus study that works for you.

ONE PROGRAM, TWO CONCENTRATIONS, INFINITE POSSIBILITIES

IN-DEPTH ONLINE LEARNING

You can choose between two concentrations:

classmates and faculty all over the world. Lively,

Teaching and Curriculum Development. Students in the Curriculum Development concentration have at least two years’ English language teaching experience and plan to work in the area of curriculum and programmatic design, teacher training, or program management. Students in the Teaching concentration typically want to develop their in-class skills and teach English to adults in programs both in the United States and abroad. Whichever direction you take, you will thrive in our MA TESOL program, which is rooted in experiential learning.

MA TESOL online classes offer you a unique and exciting learning environment. You will have the opportunity to communicate with and learn from in-depth conversations with students based in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Turkey, China, Japan, South Korea, Poland, Dubai, Hungary, South Africa, Brazil, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam facilitate real learning, insight, and discovery.

We offer an array of online courses every term­— fall, spring, and summer. View our courses at newschool.edu/matesol/courses.

A SUMMER INTENSIVE IN NYC TO ACCELERATE YOUR STUDIES

A FLEXIBLE PROGRAM DESIGNED AROUND YOU

MA TESOL students interested in studying on-site

The MA TESOL program at The New School is ideal for

Intensive program. The Summer Intensive curriculum

working professionals looking for maximum flexibility

includes seminars, guest lectures, field trips, workshops,

at The New School’s Greenwich Village campus can take up to 12 credits in our eight-week Summer

TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES MASTER OF ARTS

THEORY TO PRACTICE

“I found a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives in my classmates.

This proved invaluable— the diversity of points of view resulted in engaging and illuminating discussions.”

—PETER MEESE, MA TESOL ’15

and the opportunity to meet and learn from classmates and our distinguished faculty. Students also have the opportunity to teach in the MA TESOL Outreach Program. During the intensive, you work with classmates to apply the methods and materials introduced by the program in English language classes while being supervised by on-site teachers.

WORLD-RENOWNED TESOL PROFESSORS The teachers in our program demonstrate exceptional teaching skills and the energy and dedication needed to ensure your success. Our faculty includes some of the most highly respected professionals in the field, including Steve Cornwell (Osaka, Japan), Jeremy Harmer (Cambridge, United Kingdom), Anne Katz (San Francisco, California), Jeff Mohammad (Austin, Texas), Lesley Painter-Farrell (New York, New York), Michael Griffin (Seoul, South Korea), Emily Reynolds (Boulder, Colorado), and Scott Thornbury (Barcelona, Spain). The faculty are distinguished by their commitment to social justice in education; this commitment is unique to TESOL at The New School, a university founded in 1919 by a group of progressive intellectuals looking for a new, more relevant model of education.

OUR GLOBAL TEACHING COMMUNITY The friendships you make and the community you join when studying in the MA TESOL are strong and supportive and one of the key reasons we describe the MA TESOL as more than a program. Webinars, monthly on-site meetings, conferences, and blogs ensure that the supportive MA TESOL community lasts past graduation. This community fosters excellence in the field by supporting and encouraging constant experimentation and innovation. Our graduates work for universities and other public and private schools, international corporations, nonprofits, governments, and NGOs and in private practice in the United States and abroad. They teach English to people of all ages and circumstances, administer ESOL programs, and create innovative programs of their own. They have received Fulbright Fellowships, have published, and have presented at international conferences. In other words, they continually raise the standards of the TESOL profession.

“THE MA PROGRAM DID AN INCREDIBLE JOB OF NOT ONLY PREPARING ME TO BE A GOOD TEACHER, BUT ALSO CONNECTING ME WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF TEACHING AND LIFE EXPERIENCES.” —EMILY BURNETT, MA TESOL '16

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

CONCENTRATION (15 CREDITS)

The MA TESOL curriculum is a 30-credit program of

The remaining 15 credits are determined by the

study. All students complete five core courses and

student’s concentration. There are three-credit,

a concentration in either Teaching or Curriculum

two-credit, and one-credit classes. Career changers

Development. The complete program description

and all applicants with less than two years’ ESL

and list of courses are published on the website:

teaching experience must choose the Teaching

newschool.edu/matesol.

concentration. Individuals with appropriate ESL

CORE CURRICULUM (15 CREDITS) -- Language Analysis: Phonology, Lexis, and Syntax -- Language Analysis: Grammar and Discourse -- Principles of Language Learning and Teaching -- English in the World -- E Portfolio -- Either Observation Research or Practitioner Research

teaching experience can choose the Curriculum Development concentration.

Note: Certain courses can be taken by nonmatriculated students for professional development.

For more information, call or email the Office of Admission.

ADMISSION The Office of Admission can help you decide whether The New School’s MA TESOL is the right program for you. We welcome applications from aspiring teachers of diverse backgrounds. Prior teaching experience is not necessary for admission to the Teaching concentration. An approved ELT certificate and prior ESL/EFL teaching experience are required for admission to the Curriculum Development concentration.

When making admission decisions, we carefully consider all aspects of the application, including the statement of purpose, prior work and life experience, and academic achievement.

A personal interview is required, which will be scheduled after receipt of all application materials.

CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ADMISSION Office of Admission 79 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor New York, NY 10003 nsadmissions@newschool.edu 212.229.5150 Visit: Welcome Center 72 Fifth Avenue New York City Stay connected: newschool.edu/social

A few facts that

The new school

set us apart

at A GLANCE

#1 FOR SMALL CLASSES: Among national

-- Founded in 1919.

universities, The New School had the highest proportion of classes with fewer than 20 students.

-- Located in the heart of NYC in Greenwich Village, with a branch campus in Paris.

2015, U.S. News & World Report

-- Houses five schools and colleges.

#1 ART AND DESIGN SCHOOL: Parsons School

-- Offers 130 degree and diploma programs

of Design was named the Best College for Art and Design in the United States.

2015, Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings #1 MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY: We have a higher percentage of international students than any other U.S. university.

2014, U.S. News & World Report #1 FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING: The American Institute of Architects named the New School University Center one of the greenest buildings in the United States—and it’s the largest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certified urban university building.

and majors and more than 49 minors.

-- Has more than 10,000 degree-seeking students.

-- Students come from all 50 states and 115 foreign countries.

-- The New School offers a range of graduate programs. See details at newschool.edu/academics.

Membership and Accreditation The New School is a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities and is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Graduate programs The New School offers acclaimed graduate programs at Parsons School of Design; The New School for Social Research; the College of Performing Arts; the School of Media Studies; and the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy. It also offers an MFA in Creative Writing and a master’s program in TESOL.

The information published here represents the plans of the university at the time of publication and does not constitute an irrevocable contract between the student and The New School. The university reserves the right to change without notice any matter contained in this publication, including but not limited to tuition, fees, policies, degrees, programs, names of programs, course offerings, academic activities, academic requirements, facilities, faculty, and administrators. Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the administration’s rights as set forth above. The New School is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For important information including accreditation, student rights, campus safety statistics, and tuition and fees, visit newschool.edu/your-right-to-know.

Published 2016 by The New School. Produced by Marketing and Communication, The New School.

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