The Department of English Studies at SUB began its journey as a full-fledged department in 2003. The objective of the department is mainly to develop student’s English language proficiency, and intellectual and inter-personal qualities and characteristics. The programs offered by the Department are multi-syllabus-based combining language and literature courses in order to make career options wide and free ranging from teaching to media, government to multi-national jobs. Keeping this in mind the department offers Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts in English curricula that are not only interesting but also provide a vibrant, stimulating and supportive study environment.

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Master of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a post-graduate program for students who have completed B.A. in English. This program has been designed to expose students to current theories and methods of TESOL and impart the skills of pedagogy in real classrooms. Students will be able to observe teaching in real classrooms at different levels and practice their learning and pedagogic skills on peers as well as on students in actual classrooms under specialist supervision.  They will use a variety of materials, some designed and produced by themselves for teaching in specific classrooms, and assess their impact on students in actual classrooms.  This ability to apply their theoretical learning as practice and their learning and interaction in English throughout the course along with their exposure to technology will make them the proficient teachers of English required by the local and international academic institutions. 

Description	M.A. in TESOL
Total credits to be completed	45
Number of credits for each course	3
Duration of the program	18 months
Number of semesters	3
Total number of courses	14 (for Thesis Group) 15 (for Non-Thesis Group)
Semester-wise course load	5 + 5 + 4 (for Thesis Group) 5 + 5 + 5 (for Non-Thesis Group)
Passing Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 2.5

  

COST STRUCTURE

Description	Amount (TK)
Admission Fee	20, 000
Total Tuition Fees	123, 750
Total Semester Fees	36, 000
Total Amount	179, 750

 

WHY M.A. IN TESOL AT DES?

Ø Experienced and qualified faculty from top universities

Ø Updated Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum

Ø Convenient schedule for professionals

Ø Opportunities to enhance theoretical knowledge and gain hands-on experience

Ø Stimulating and student-centered learning experience

Ø Interdisciplinary approach and real-life teaching opportunities

Ø Focus on original research and innovative thinking

Ø One-to-one student counseling and mentoring

Ø Classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art multimedia and Wi-Fi

Ø Scenic campus located away from the crowds of the city

Ø Transport and accommodations for students

Ø Plenty of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

Ø Strong alumni network

Ø Diverse employment opportunities

 PROGRAM OUTLINE

Year 1 Semester 1	Course Code	Course Title
	TSL 511	Linguistics For TESOL
	TSL 512	Advanced Sociolinguistics
	TSL 513	Teaching Techniques, Strategies & Classroom Practices
	TSL 514	Critical Literary Theory
	TSL 515 (Optional)	Teaching EAP (English for Academic Purposes) and ESP (English for Specific Purposes) OR
	TSL 516 (Optional)	Technology for Language Teaching

  

Year 1 Semester 2	Course Code	Course Title
	TSL 521	Recent Developments in Psycholinguistics & SLA Theories
	TSL 522	Professional Development for TESOL
	TSL 523	Teaching Practicum: Teaching English to Young and Adult Learners
	TSL 524	Research Methodology and Action Research for TESOL
	TSL 525 (Optional)	Translation Studies: Theory in Practice OR
	TSL 526 (Optional)	Teaching Language through Literature

  

Year 1 Semester 3	Course Code	Course Title
	TSL 531	Syllabus Design & Materials Development Projects
	TSL 532	Recent Developments in Language Teaching, Testing & Evaluation
	TSL 533 (for Thesis Group)	Dissertation/ Professional Portfolio (for Thesis Group) OR
	TSL 534 (for Non-Thesis Group)	TESOL Seminar Paper & Presentation  (for Non-Thesis Group)
	TSL 535 (for Non-Thesis Group)	New Englishes (for Non-Thesis Group)
	TSL 536 (Optional)	Language Planning, Policy & Practices OR
	TSL 537 (Optional)	Educational & Organizational Leadership

  

AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT 

An M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) can open up a range of job opportunities both domestically and internationally. Here are some potential career paths: 

⮚     English Language Teacher: With an M.A. in TESOL, individuals can work as English language teachers in various settings. This includes teaching English as a second language (ESL) or English as a foreign language (EFL) in schools, language institutes, community colleges, universities, or private language academies. 

⮚     English Language Program Administrator: Individuals with an M.A. in TESOL can pursue careers in program administration or curriculum development for English language programs. This involves overseeing language programs, managing instructors, developing curriculum materials, and ensuring effective language instruction. 

⮚     Online English Language Instructor: With the growth of online education, there are numerous opportunities for individuals with an M.A. in TESOL to teach English to students around the world through online platforms. They can work as online English language instructors, conducting virtual classes and providing language instruction remotely. 

⮚     English Language Assessment Specialist: Individuals with an M.A. in TESOL can work in the field of language assessment, developing and administering English proficiency tests like IELTS. This can involve working for language testing organizations (British Council), educational institutions, or government agencies involved in language assessment and certification. 

⮚     Materials Development and Publishing: With their expertise in TESOL, individuals with an M.A. can work as materials developers or content writers for English language teaching materials. This can involve creating textbooks, online courses, instructional materials, or resources for language learning. 

⮚     Teacher Trainer: Individuals with an M.A. in TESOL can train and mentor new or experienced English language teachers. This can involve conducting professional development workshops, designing teacher training programs, or working for teacher training institutions or organizations. 

⮚     English Language Consultant: TESOL professionals with an M.A. can provide consultation services to educational institutions, corporations, or government agencies on language education policies, language program evaluation, curriculum design, or language teacher training. 

⮚     Higher Education: With an M.A. in TESOL, individuals can pursue a Ph.D. and enter academia as professors or lecturers in TESOL or applied linguistics departments. 

⮚     BCS & Other Government Sector: Graduates can apt for the examinations of the public service commission and get a special benefit for their relevant skills. 

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

●    Candidates must have a second class/CGPA 2.5 at every level of education.

●    4-year BA (Hons) degree in English or related subjects from a recognized university OR

●    3-year degree in English or related subjects with 2 years of teaching experience. 

Applicants who do not have the required educational qualification, but have a Bachelor’s degree in any other related subjects with teaching experience in English, need to take extra 12 credits and a complete total of 48 credits for the degree (Preliminary).

 

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