The Master of Arts in English as a Second Language program develops among its students the theoretical, philosophical, and pedagogical foundations of teaching English as a second language, and the competencies for teachers of English as a Second Language.
Master of Arts in English as a Second Language
The Master of Arts in English as a Second Language program develops among its students the theoretical, philosophical, and pedagogical foundations of teaching English as a Second Language, and the competencies for teachers of English as a Second Language. As such, students are expected to be equipped with scholarly knowledge to effectively handle classes in all levels of the academe, likewise, to become consultants and experts in the discipline.
In line with the Institutional Learning Objectives, the program is designed to:
- deepen student’s theoretical, philosophical, and pedagogical perspectives of ESL within the context of a global community;
- enhance competencies for ESL pedagogy;
- produce innovative and sustainable research responsive to the needs of one’s community; and
- embody Lasallian identity by integrating Christian perspectives like honesty, fairness, truth, and integrity.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- demonstrate mastery of theoretical, philosophical, and pedagogical perspectives of ESL within the context of a global community;
- evaluate paradigms and practices in the use of English within the Asian region;
- demonstrate advanced competencies for ESL teachers;
- conduct innovative and sustainable research responsive to the needs of one’s community; and
- exhibit Lasallian identity by integrating Christian perspectives like honesty, fairness, truth, and integrity.
Basic Courses (9 units)
- Language Theories
- World Englishes
- Advanced Research in Language
Major Courses (15 units)
- Syntax and Semantics
- Readings in ESL
- Language in Literature
- Second Language Acquisition
- Language and the mind, Society, and Culture
- Phonology and Morphology
- Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics
Cognate Courses (6 units)
- Language Assessment
- Literary Theory
- Language as negotiation
- Qualitative Research
- Quantitative Research in Language
Institutional Requirement
- The Life and Philosophy of St. John Baptist De La Salle
Additional Requirements
- Comprehensive Examination
- Publication in a refereed journal
- Thesis Writing
- Original and two photocopies of his/her transcript of records
- Accomplished application form
- Two letters of recommendation from previous professors or employers
- Two copies of 2 x 2 picture
- An interview with the CLAC GS director and/or CLAC Dean
- Satisfactory test results in the Graduate Admissions Examination
- The maximum residency for master’s program shall be seven (7) years and nine (9) years for doctorate program including thesis/ dissertation writing (CHED Memorandum Order series of 2007, section 18).
- A student who fails to complete the program within the given period will have to enroll six (6) units of refresher courses with additional three (3) units for each of the succeeding years unt il the completion of the degree. The refresher courses to be enrolled are the following: Research, Statistics, and major subjects.