Language Teaching, MA
Applied Linguistics, Education, French, German, Heritage Language Pedagogy, Language Teaching, Second Language Aquisition, Spanish Applied Linguistics, Spanish Language, foreign language, spanish
Develop expertise in how languages are acquired and taught while building the skills to teach and thrive in a multilingual world. This program deepens your knowledge of language, culture and pedagogy, preparing you for careers in teaching and global engagement.
The Master of Arts program in language teaching prepares you with the tools you need to effectively teach languages in K-12, higher education and other multilingual settings, whether you are a current or aspiring language teacher. You engage in a wide range of theoretical and practical experiences that culminate in an applied project aligned with your professional goals. This program offers three track options: French, German and Spanish.
You can pursue this degree if you are a teacher in Arizona who is interested in continuing your professional development in both language pedagogy and language proficiency. You receive training in teaching methodologies, second language acquisition, heritage language pedagogy, computer-assisted language teaching, applied linguistics, and the teaching of literature and culture. This program may also be of interest to you if you wish to become highly proficient bilinguals.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (SLC 593)
Required Core (3 credit hours) Track (9 credit hours) Other Requirements (12 credit hours) Electives (3 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Other Requirements coursework may be substituted with approval of the academic unit.
SLC 596 Second Language Methodologies (3)
SLC 593 Applied Project (3)
Students choose from three available tracks: French, German or Spanish. Students should see their academic unit for approved track coursework. Students select coursework in consultation with their committee chair.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a foreign language, applied linguistics, linguistics, literature, education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- letter of intent or written statement
- two letters of recommendation
- proof of target language proficiency
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
The written statement should be no more than two pages, single-spaced, and should discuss how the applicant's educational background and experiences have prepared them for this graduate program. The applicant should also describe why they are interested in pursuing this master's degree and how it aligns with their career goals.
Proof of target language proficiency is accepted by an audio or video submission of a two-minute self-introduction.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 08/01 | Final |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 01/01 | Final |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Employ current second language acquisition theoretical and pedagogical recommendations in language teaching lesson plans.
- Critically evaluate published evidence from research and practice studies in second-language acquisition.
- Create different types of language related activities by incorporating current pedagogical recommendations and technological tools.
Professionals with this degree can confidently move into academic and business fields. Language skills developed through this program are valued for teaching positions, translation work or work in a larger sector, such as business, government and public administration.
Career examples include:
- adult, basic or secondary education teacher
- foreign language and literature teacher or professor
- instructional coordinator
- instructional designer or technologist
- interpreter or translator
- literacy teacher
- middle school or high school teacher
- reporter or correspondent
School of International Letters and Cultures
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DH 318
silc@asu.edu
480-965-6281
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
