Master of Arts Program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Department was founded in 1995 when a need for an English-speaking graduate program in the north of Thailand was realized. Today, the program attracts both local and international students who wish to enrich their professional skills. A high standard of spoken and written English is expected from students. The program’s small size affords students the opportunity to receive a high level of attention and support within a genial learning environment.

Admission Requirements

A. Qualifications of Applicants for M.A. in TESOL

  1. A bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or another language-related subject.
  2. One of the following requirements:
    • Have language teaching experience of at least one year, or
    • Received certificate in TESOL (at least 120 hours) or a related field, or
    • Have at least 6 credits (or the equivalent) of undergraduate course credits in teaching or related to teaching.
  3. An applicant who L1 is not English, an original official scores report of one of the following English proficiency tests taken no longer than two years prior to application:
    • TOEFL (IBT): a minimum score of 79  or  TOEFL (CBT): a minimum score of 211 or
    • IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5 or
    • CEFR at the level of C1 or higher

B. Study Plan

Thesis Plan  (36 Credits)  

Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2
TE 601 LINGUISTICS FOR TESOL TEACHERS 3 (3-0-9) TE 703 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS 2 (2-0-6)
TE 602 CURRENT APPROACHES AND METHODS OF SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGAUGE TEACHING 3 (3-0-9) TE 705 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS 2 (2-0-6)
TE 605 SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND LEARNING 3 (3-0-9) TE 706 ADVANCED ACADEMIC WRITING 2 (2-0-6)
TE 607 TESTING AND ASSESSMENT IN TESOL 3 (3-0-9) TE… ELECTIVE COURSES 6 (x-x-x)
Total 12 Total 12

 

Year 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
TE 799 THESIS 12 (0-0-36) TE 799 THESIS (continuing) 0 (0-0-36)
Total 12 Total 0

Non-thesis plan (Independent Study Plan – IS) (36 credits)

Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2
TE 601 LINGUISTICS FOR TESOL TEACHERS 3 (3-0-9) TE 703 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS 2 (2-0-6)
TE 602 CURRENT APPROACHES AND METHODS OF SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGAUGE TEACHING 3 (3-0-9) TE 705 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS 2 (2-0-6)
TE 605 SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND LEARNING 3 (3-0-9) TE 706 ADVANCED ACADEMIC WRITING 2 (2-0-6)
TE 607 TESTING AND ASSESSMENT IN TESOL 3 (3-0-9) ELECTIVE COURSES 6 (x-x-x)
Total 12 Total 12

 

Year 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
TE 797 INDEPENDENT STUDY

*Comprehensive Examination*

 6 (0-0-18) TE 797 INDEPENDENT STUDY  (continuing) 0 (0-0-18)
ELECTIVE COURSES 6 (x-x-x)
Total 12 Total  0

Doctor of Philosophy Program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (International Program) Ph. D. in TESOL

Admission Requirements

A. Qualifications of Applicants for Ph. D. in TESOL

  1. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA at least 3.25 or a Master’s degree in language teaching, linguistics, applied linguistics, literature or related fields
  2. Have an original official scores report of one of the following English proficiency tests taken no longer than two years prior to application:
    • TOEFL (IBT): a minimum score of 79 or TOEFL (CBT): a minimum score of 211 or
    • IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5 or
    • CEFR at the level of C1 or higher
  3. For applicants who hold a Bachelor’s degree, they are required one of the following requirements:
    • Have language teaching experience of at least one year, or
    • Have a certificate in TESOL (at least 120 hours) or a related field, or
    • Have at least 6 credits (or the equivalent) of undergraduate course credits in teaching or related to teaching.

B. Study Plan

Type 1 for M.A. Applicants (48 credits)

Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2
TE 801 Advanced Research Methodology in Applied Linguistics 3 (3-0-9) TE 998 Dissertation 12
TE 803 Instructional Innovation and  Alternative Learning Assessment in TESOL 3 (3-0-9)
TE 805 Innovations for Curriculum Development in TESOL 3 (3-0-9) *Qualifying Examination

* Proposal dissertation
TE … Elective Course 3 (3-0-9)
Total 12 Total 12

 

Year 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
TE 998 Dissertation 12 TE 998 Dissertation 12
Total 12 Total 12

Type 2 for B.A. Applicants (48 credits)

Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2
TE 801 Advanced Research Methodology in Applied Linguistics 3 (3-0-9) TE 806 Global Englishes 3 (3-0-9)
TE 803 Instructional Innovation and Alternative Learning Assessment in TESOL 3 (3-0-9) TE 808 Advanced Academic Reading and Writing Skills 3 (3-0-9)
TE 805 Innovations for Curriculum Development in TESOL 3 (3-0-9) TE… Elective Course 3 (3-0-9)
TE… Elective Course 3 (3-0-9) TE… Elective Course 3 (3-0-9)
Total 12 Total 12

 

Year 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
TE 999 Dissertation 12 TE 999 Dissertation 12
* Qualifying Examination

* Proposal dissertation
Total 12 Total 12

 

Year 3 Semester 1 Semester 2
TE 999 Dissertation 12 TE 999 Dissertation 12
Total 12 Total 12

 

C. Acceptance for M.A. in TESOL and Ph. D. in TESOL
For a qualified applicant with required documents, an appointment for an interview will be further informed.

D. Contact Details
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sonporn Sirikhan (Head of TESOL Department)
Office: 053-851478 ext 7233
Email: sirikhansonporn@gmail.com

Faculty

  Asst. Prof. Sonporn Sirikhan, Ph.D.
Head of Department

  • Ph.D, English as an International Language (EIL), Chulalongkron University, Thailand, 2010.
  • Master of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Languages (TEFL), Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 2001.
  • Bachelor of Arts in English, Payap University, Thailand, 1996.
Asst. Prof. Pachara Boontherarak, Ed.D.
Instructor

  • Ph.D, Curriculum and Instruction: English as a Second Language, Northern Illinois University, USA, 2014.
  • Master of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TESOL), Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 2001.
  • Bachelor of Arts in English, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 1997.
Dr. Seyed Saber Alavi Hosseini
Instructor

  • Ph.D. Applied Linguistics, University Science Malaysia, Malaysia, 2016.
  • Master in English Language Teaching, Azerbaijan University of Tarbiat Moallem, Iran, 2010.
  • Bachelor Program in English Language Teaching, Maragheh University Branch,, Islamic Azad University, Iran, 2007

Seminar, Activities

23 August 2019

Fostering students’ critical thinking skills and intercultural
communication competence through the use of literature

By invited guest speaker Pawin Malaiwong, Ph.D., Thammasat University

20 February 2019

Empowering the Use of Technology in English Language Classroom

By invited guest speaker Asst. Prof. Sarinya Khattiya, Ph.D., Chiang Mai University

7 February 2019

School visit to Montfort College, Chiang Mai

7-8 December 2018

The 5th International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching (FLLT2018)

Duangtawan Hotel, Chiangmai