Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Offered at IU Indianapolis by School of Liberal Arts.
About
TESOL is an exciting, in-demand, and interdisciplinary field that draws on linguistics, bilingual education, sociology, pedagogy, cultural studies, and information technology to provide English teachers with a solid foundation in the theory and praxis of second-language learning and teaching.
The 31-credit hour Master of Arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a professional degree that prepares you to become an effective teacher of English to adult learners who speak other native languages, both in the U.S. and abroad. The M.A. in TESOL provides both a strong theoretical foundation and hands-on practical experiences.
TESOL graduates typically find employment both domestically and internationally as teachers, administrators, policymakers, materials developers, editors, cultural liaisons, and language program directors. They work in such diverse settings as schools, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, community and faith-based centers, and international businesses.
Why IUPUI?
Our professors are internationally recognized, award-winning scholars whose areas of expertise span an impressive array of disciplines, including second-language acquisition, teacher education, language learning and technology, sociolinguistics, socio-cultural theory, pragmatics, corpus linguistics, intercultural discourse, multilingual writing, and learner identity.
The International Center for Intercultural Communication, the English for Academic Purposes Program, and the Program for Intensive English offer unique opportunities for interdisciplinary work, internships, and practica in applied linguistics, health discourse, language teaching, and tutoring.
Our vibrant urban setting provides students with diverse teaching experiences and employment opportunities upon graduation.