Master of Arts in Education major in Language Education

Program Description

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Education with a major in Language Education is designed for educators passionate about language teaching, literacy development, and multicultural education. Students explore theories of language acquisition, bilingualism/multilingualism, and sociocultural perspectives on language learning. The curriculum covers language teaching methodologies, including communicative language teaching and task-based learning, as well as strategies for teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural competence.

The program emphasizes promoting multicultural and multilingual competence in language education, focusing on supporting diverse learners, including English language learners and heritage language speakers. Graduates are prepared for careers as language teachers in K-12 schools, adult education programs, language institutes, or international schools. They may also pursue roles as curriculum developers, teacher educators, program coordinators, or educational consultants in language education. With their advanced knowledge and skills, graduates are equipped to make a positive impact on language learners’ lives and contribute to building inclusive educational communities.

Curriculum

No. of Units
A English Enhancement Program 0
B Core Courses 7
C Major Courses 15
D Comprehensive Exam 0
E Cognates 9
F Capstone 6
Program Total 37

 

  1. English Enhancement Program
EEP English Enhancement Program 0

 

  1. Core Courses
Course Code Course Title Units
GS G101 Rizalian Philosophy of Education 1
ED G101 Foundations of Education 3
GS G102 Foundations in Research Methods and Statistics 3
Subtotal 7

 

  1. Major Courses
Course Code Course Title Units
ED G206 Applied Linguistics in the English Language Classroom 3
ED G207 Language Acquisition 3
ED G208 Assessment in Language Teaching 3
ED G209 Teaching Contemporary Literature 3
ED G210 Teaching English as a Second Language 3
Subtotal 15

 

  1. Comprehensive Exam / Cognates
Course Code Course Title Units
ED G307 Language Policies and Management 3
ED G301 Curriculum Engineering 3
GS 752 Seminar in Thesis Writing 3
Subtotal 9

 

  1. Thesis
Course Code Course Title Units
GS G501 Thesis Writing A – Proposal Defense 3
GS G502 Thesis Writing B – Final Defense 3
Evidence of Submission to a Journal 0
Subtotal 6

 

Study Plan

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Important Dates

TrimesterEnrollment BeginsClass Begins
First TrimesterJuly 29, 2024Aug. 12, 2024 – Nov. 23, 2024
Second TrimesterNov. 25, 2024Dec. 9, 2024 – Mar 29, 2025
Third TrimesterMar 31, 2025April 14, 2025 – July 26, 2025

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