OVERVIEW

The desirability of a graduate degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a direct result of the high status and prestige that English enjoys in the international community. TASP and TAU are proud to have launched this unique MA program in English. The English Language is being taught today in a wide variety of contexts and at all levels of education to a variety of students - children and adults in non English speaking countries and as a second language in English speaking countries. There is currently an increase in the need for well trained TESOL teachers and therefore there are various programs for TESOL teachers world wide.

The TESOL teacher training programs that exist in Israel have received major recognition in terms of their quality and research. Israel (where 35% of its teachers are native speakers) is known for its innovative programs, creative curricula and advanced technological materials (computer programs and instructional materials) which are exported all over the world. In addition, TAU faculties are known for their scientific research in the field of TESOL, publications in major international journals and presentations at conferences.

A. Compulsory courses in research methods:
Research methods in second language teaching - Dr. Michal Tannenbaum

B. Compulsory courses in the language education program:
Second language acquisition and multilingualism - Prof Elite Olshtain
Language policy in Israel and in the world - Prof Elana Shohamy
Language testing; Theory and application - Dr. Ofra Inbar
Sociolinguistics of languages in Israel - Prof Ben Rafael
Processes of reading comprehension - Dr. David Hanauer

C. Compulsory courses in linguistics:
Linguistics models and language education - Dr. Dorit Ravid
Corpus of the English language - Prof Jack de Bois
or
Language, culture and society - Prof Jack de Bois

D. Compulsory courses in teaching methods:
Methods in language teaching - Tamar Feurstein
Technology in language teaching - Tamar Feurstein
Learning disabilities and language learning - Dr. Carol Goldfus
Practicum in English teaching - T. Siniansky

E. Seminars:
Academic achievement of immigrant students - Prof Elana Shohamy
Immigration and language maintenance - Dr. M. Tannebaum

F. Thesis:

All courses and faculty subject to change.

Please note that applicants from the United States and Canada may qualify for graduate student loans in their respective countries. Tel Aviv University is a fully recognized university of international stature and as such is listed as an approved university both for the granting of loans and the deferment of payments on existing student loans.

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