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Department of Foreign Languages at the University of Southern Mississippi
offers a program leading to the Master of Arts in the Teaching of
Languages (MATL) with an emphasis in Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages (TESOL). The focus of the MATL is on developing
and enhancing the knowledge and skills in language, language acquisition,
and language instruction that are essential for both effective teaching
and successful learning. The MATL is offered year-round, with the
option of completing the program through Summer Only registration.
The core requirements for the MATL may be completed at the USM campus
in Hattiesburg and/or in Mexico or Spain. The TESOL emphasis course
work may only be completed at the USM campus in Hattiesburg or through
online courses. |
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TESOL
Emphasis Core Requirements
TSL 612, Options in the Teaching of Grammar
A minimum of nine (9) hours of graduate-level courses with TSL prefix.
A total of 18 graduate hours in TESOL and/or related electives.
A language proficiency requirement of nine (9) hours of conversational
foreign language study (through 201 language courses at USM or equivalent)
with an average of "B" or better average for students
whose first language is English.
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ESL
Endorsement Coursework for TESOL emphasis
The following program of study leads to the add-on Endorsement in
ESL to current Mississippi teaching license: FL 561, FL 663, FL
664, and CIE 600 or FL 665.
Enrollment possibilities include
Month-long summer courses in Hattiesburg,
Mexico, and Spain (when available).
Courses in Hattiesburg and around the state via the interactive
video network during the fall and spring. Classes meet once a week
in the late afternoon.
Online courses
Courses for ESL endorsement can count towards the Master of Arts
in the Teaching of Languages (TESOL emphasis) degree at USM. |
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Special
Note about the TESOL Emphasis Area
Students in TESOL whose first language is English must meet a foreign
language requirement by completing nine (9) hours of conversational
foreign language study (through the equivalent of a USM 201 course)
or equivalent with an average of "B" or better. TESOLers
who have had such language study within six years of commencing
MATL work are considered to have met the requirement. Significant
living experience in another country may meet the requirement. Check
with an adviser about the language requirement.
TESOLers without a background in a foreign language may take the
needed language courses at any accredited university or college
in the United States or at a recognized language institute in another
country. A transcript or other formal documentation of study needs
to be sent to the MATL coordinator.
The ESL endorsement to a current Mississippi teaching license requires
the completion of FL, 561, FL 663, FL 664, and either CIE/S 600
or FL 665. Teachers from other states need to check with their respective
state departments of education as to the requirements for an ESL
endorsement. |
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