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
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or another language-related subject.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 |
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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 |
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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
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Asst. Prof. Sonporn Sirikhan, Ph.D. Head of Department
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Asst. Prof. Pachara Boontherarak, Ed.D. Instructor
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Dr. Seyed Saber Alavi Hosseini Instructor
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Seminar, Activities
![]() 23 August 2019 Fostering students’ critical thinking skills and intercultural 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
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![]() 7-8 December 2018 The 5th International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching (FLLT2018) Duangtawan Hotel, Chiangmai |