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
The applicants are required to have the following qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or another language-related subject.
- Specific qualifications are:
- 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.
- For non-native speakers, one of the following is expected:
- Passed the TOEFL with the score (internet) of at least 79 or a TOEFL score (computer) of at least 211 taken no longer than two years prior to application, or
- Passed the IELTS with a score of at least 6.5 or greater (or an equivalent score on another recognized test) taken not longer than two years prior to application, or
- Passed the CEFR at the level of C1 or higher.
- One of the following requirements:
Download the International graduate application form and begin the application process.
Curriculum Structure
To fulfill the graduation requirements, students must write a Thesis (Plan A2), or an Independent Study paper (Plan B).
- Students who choose Plan A2 will write and defend a Thesis for a total of twelve (12) credits.
- Students who choose Plan B will write and defend an Independent Study paper for a total of six (6) credits. Students who choose this option must first take a comprehensive examination
Plan A2: Coursework and Thesis
| Core Courses | 18 Credits |
| TE601 Teaching the Language System | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE603 Teaching Language Skills | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE605 Language Acquisition and Learning | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE607 Assessment and Evaluation | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE702 Research Methods | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE704 Curriculum Development | 3 (3-0-9) |
| Elective Courses | 6 Credits |
| TE 724 Teaching English for Intercultural Communication | 2 (2-0-6) |
| TE725 English for Specific Purposes | 2 (2-0-6) |
| TE728 Materials Development | 2 (2-0-6) |
| TE733 Professional Development | 1 (1-0-3) |
| TE736 Service Learning in TESOL | 1 (0-2-3) |
| TE737 Selected Topics in TESOL | 1 (1-0-3) |
| TE738 Language Instruction for Thinking Process | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE739 Innovations, Multimedia and Information Technology for Language Learning and Teaching | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE740 Young Language Learners | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE741 Language Learning Through Literature | 2 (2-0-6) |
| TE742 Content and Language Integrated Learning | 2 (2-0-6) |
| TE799 Thesis | 12 Credits |
| Total Number of Credits | 36 Credits |
Plan B: Coursework and Independent Study
| Core Courses | 18 Credits |
| TE601 Teaching the Language System | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE603 Teaching Language Skills | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE605 Language Acquisition and Learning | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE607 Assessment and Evaluation | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE702 Research Methods | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE704 Curriculum Development | 3 (3-0-9) |
| Elective Courses | 12 Credits |
| TE 724 Teaching English for Intercultural Communication | 2 (2-0-6) |
| TE725 English for Specific Purposes | 2 (2-0-6) |
| TE728 Materials Development | 2 (2-0-6) |
| TE733 Professional Development | 1 (1-0-3) |
| TE736 Service Learning in TESOL | 1 (0-2-3) |
| TE737 Selected Topics in TESOL | 1 (1-0-3) |
| TE738 Language Instruction for Thinking Process | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE739 Innovations, Multimedia and Information Technology for Language Learning and Teaching | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE740 Young Language Learners | 3 (3-0-9) |
| TE741 Language Learning Through Literature | 2 (2-0-6) |
| TE742 Content and Language Integrated Learning | 2 (2-0-6) |
| TE797 Independent Study | 6 Credits |
| Total Number of Credits | 36 Credits |
Faculty
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Dr. Sonporn Sirikhan Head of Department
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Dr. Pearl Wattanakul Instructor
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Dr. Pachara Boontherarak Instructor
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Dr. Seyed Saber Alavi Hosseini
Instructor
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Seminar
20 February 2019 Empowering the User of Technology in English Language Classroom Asst. Prof. Sarinya Khattiya, Ph.D. Chiang Mai University |
7-8 December 2018 The 5th International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching (FLLT2018) Duangtawan Hotel, Chiangmai |
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4 April 2018 Teaching English as an International Language: Challenges and Pdagogical Implications for Teachers of English in Thailand Invited Guest Speaker Asst. Prof. Phongsakorn Methitham, Ph.D. Naresuan University |
