MA Program (TEAL)
The MA in Teaching English as an Additional Language (MA TEAL) is a graduate program designed specifically for international students who aspire to become English language teachers in international contexts. This program equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as professional English teachers in various programs, including general English, English for specific purposes, English for academic purposes, and more.
Students in the program will be provided with state-of-the-art knowledge of second language acquisition theory and research. They will gain a comprehensive understanding of the major grammatical structures of English and effective classroom teaching methods. The program also covers the teaching of English for specific purposes, assessment of language abilities, curriculum design, and special areas of focus such as the teaching of vocabulary, pragmatics, and grammar.
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- Assessment and Testing
- Corpus Linguistics
- Corrective Feedback
- Curriculum and Methodology in Second & Foreign Language Teaching
- Formulaic Language
- Language Learning Through Television, Movies, and Video Games
- Task-Based Language Teaching
- Teacher Education and Cognition
- Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning
- Workplace Language Training
- and more…
Admission Requirements
Before applying for the Master of Arts in Teaching English as an Additional Language, please ensure that you meet the Admission and Program Requirements.
Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Teaching English as an Additional Language (MA TEAL) program consists of 5.0 credits to be completed within one calendar year. Credits are completed through a mix of coursework and a pedagogy-focused Capstone Project.
Funding
Although internal funding is not available for this program, many external funding opportunities exist for competitive candidates.
Capital Advantage
Ottawa is a hub for government, education, health care, and non-profit organizations. Our connections provide MA students with unique teaching and research opportunities during their program and a wide range of career options upon graduation.
Applying to the MA in Teaching English as an Additional Language
The deadline for MA applications is February 1. Applications received after this date may be considered if there is still space.
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- A statement of intent. In this, we would like you to take up to 500 words to describe your goals and outcomes for graduate work. You should discuss your interest in the area you wish to pursue, including your reflections on any relevant previous study or practical experience.
- Reference from two referees. You will be asked to provide contact information for at least two academic or professional referees. Once payment of the application fee has been made, Carleton University will contact the referees by email and request them to submit a reference for you. These referees should be university professors who can comment on your past academic work and your aptitude for success in our program, or from relevant employers who can attest to your aptitude and competence in teaching English as an additional language.
- Transcripts of all of your previous undergraduate grades (and graduate grades, if you have already done graduate work), along with a confirmation of the conferred degree. If these are not in English, you must also provide a translation. Upload copies of your transcripts into the application system. If you are accepted into the program, you will be asked to provide official versions.
- Language proficiency. English language proficiency requirements for our program are in line with those specified by the University’s Admissions Office. These include: proof of having studied full time in English medium institutions and programs in an English-speaking country for the past three years, and/or presentation of English language proficiency test scores showing an accepted score. For details on English as a Second Language Requirements for Graduate Admissions, visit the Graduate Studies website.
- Your C.V. or resumé.
- Writing sample. A sample of an academic (or professional) paper (or report) you have written (in English) that you are particularly proud of and which you think represents your interests and abilities well. Alternatively, you may include samples of lesson plans or materials development demonstrating your competence of teaching English as an additional language.
Teaching English as an Additional Language (TEAL) Courses in the Graduate Calendar
Not all courses listed in the undergraduate calendar are offered in a given academic term.
Public Schedule: Current Course Offerings
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Contact the Graduate Team
Brian Strong
- Assistant Professor (Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies); CTESL and TEAL Supervisor
- brian.strong@carleton.ca
