Teaching English to Speakers of Other Lanuages

MASTER OF ARTS

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program “THE MA PROGRAM

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.

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

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.

language for work, study, and travel.

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

The content of the MA TESOL curriculum at

-- Bridge cultural and linguistic divides.

The New School is cutting edge: It explores the

-- Teach a global language responsibly,

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

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.

THEORY TO PRACTICE The cornerstones of the MA TESOL are bridging theory and practice, remaining relevant and up-todate in a dynamic and ever-evolving field, learning experientially, 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 speak English can be in the lives of language learners.

ONE PROGRAM, TWO CONCENTRATIONS, INFINITE POSSIBILITIES You can choose between two concentrations: 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.

IN-DEPTH ONLINE LEARNING MA TESOL online classes offer you a unique and exciting learning environment. You will have the opportunity to communicate with and learn from classmates and faculty all over the world. Lively, 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 MA TESOL students interested in studying on-site at The New School’s Greenwich Village campus can

A FLEXIBLE PROGRAM DESIGNED AROUND YOU

take up to 12 credits in our eight-week Summer

The MA TESOL program at The New School is ideal for

and the opportunity to teach in the MA TESOL

working professionals looking for maximum flexibility in

Outreach Program. During the intensive, you can

study options. You can take the program either

gain invaluable experience teaching language

entirely online, on-site in New York City, or through

learners while being observed and mentored by our

a combination of both.

distinguished faculty.

Intensive program. The Summer Intensive curriculum includes seminars, guest lectures, field trips, workshops,

“ The MA TESOL program helped me build a global network of experts and challenged me to grow as a learner and a teachertrainer.”

— AUTUMN WESTPHAL, MA TESOL ’17

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), Carol Lethaby (San Francisco, California), 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.

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• Founded in 1919.

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

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

• Students come from all 50 states and 116 foreign countries.

• T he New School offers a range of graduate programs. See details at newschool.edu/academics.

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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.

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