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Graduate Information
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
The M.A. in Applied Linguistics prepares students for careers in a
variety of professions where an understanding of language use is essential.
Students may choose to concentrate their studies in one of several areas,
including second language learning and teaching, language and social life,
and computational linguistics. The department currently has four graduate
assistantship positions as well as internships and externships that provide
practical experience in a variety of professions that employ linguists with
an applied background.
Candidates must fulfill the
requirements for graduate
matriculation at Montclair
State University.
After they have been accepted, candidates consult with the Linguistics
Department Graduate
Program Coordinator to plan their individual program of studies.
The M.A. in Applied
Linguistics requires the successful completion of 36 semester hours, and a 1
semester hour research requirement (described below in IV). The 37 semester
hours of course work include a core of 18 semester hours required of all
students. The remaining 18 semester hours will be chosen from among the
approved electives in consultation with the Graduate Program Coordinator. For
information on when specific courses are offered (Course Rotation) and work
plans to plot your progress through the program, please see Advising
Worksheets.
I. Required Core Courses (19 semester hours)
APLN 500, Language and Linguistics, 3 s.h.
APLN 502, Sociolinguistics, 3 s.h.
APLN 504, Syntax, 3 s.h.
APLN 505, Semantics and Pragmatics, 3 s.h.
APLN 506, Phonetics and Phonology, 3 s.h.
APLN 508, Research Design in Applied Linguistics, 3 s.h.
APLN 605, Research Questions in Applied Linguistics, 1 s.h.
II. Electives-Group I (6 semester hours)
Students select at least two courses
from among the following core areas of applied linguistics and an additional
four courses from either this list or from Group II Electives. (Please
see the Department
Course Listings for the full list of courses which includes a total of
thirty-two courses.) (18 semester hours)
APLN 510, Discourse Analysis, 3 s.h.
+APLN 520, Current Theories of Second Language Acquisition, 3 s.h.
APLN 530, Language Policy and Language Planning, 3 s.h.
APLN 540, Literacy, 3 s.h.
APLN 550, Computational Linguistics, 3 s.h.
APLN 560, Translation Theory, 3 s.h.
APLN 570, The Structure of American Sign Language, 3 s.h.
III. Electives-Group II (12 semester hours)
Students elect 4 courses from the list below and/or from the above
list:†
APLN 512, Cross-Cultural Discourse Analysis, 3 s.h.
APLN 518, Forensic Linguistics, 3 s.h.
APLN 522, Sociocultural Theory and Second Language
Acquisition/Learning, 3 s.h.
+APLN 524, Advanced Structure of American English, 3 s.h.
+APLN 525, Methodology of Teaching ESL, 3 s.h.
APLN 526, Computer-Assisted Language Instruction, 3 s.h.
APLN 528, Language Testing and Assessment, 3 s.h.
+APLN 532, Language and Culture, 3 s.h.
APLN 534, Languages in Contact, 3 s.h.
APLN 535, Language Policy in Nations in Transition, 3 s.h.
APLN 536, Languages of the U.S.A, 3 s.h.
APLN 538, Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Language Socialization, 3 s.h.
APLN 542, Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Literacy, 3 s.h.
APLN 544, Linguistics and Reading, 3 s.h.
APLN 552, Current Issues in Natural Language Processing, 3 s.h.
APLN 565, Lexicography, 3 s.h.
APLN 590, Selected Topics in Applied Linguistics, 3 s.h.
APLN 594, Independent Study, 1-3 s.h.
APLN 596, Independent Study, 1-3 s.h.
+Students interested in completing either certification in TESL as a
second teaching field or the university TESOL certificate, must take these
electives from Group I and from Group II. APLN 529 TESL Practicum does not
count as an elective for the M.A. in Applied Linguistics but is a New Jersey
State Requirement for TESL certification as a second teaching field.
† In consultation with the Linguistics Department's Graduate Program
Coordinator, students may elect to take up to 3 courses from a list of
appropriate courses offered by other departments.
IV. Research Requirement (1 semester hour)
APLN 605, Research Questions in Applied Linguistics, 1 s.h.
Research on an approved topic or on an approved reading list in Applied
Linguistics. For this requirement, students write a paper based on a research
topic that they choose OR write a response to a research topic provided to
them based on readings that they choose. The papers and/or responses will be
read and approved by three faculty members. For this final research
requirement, students give an oral presentation at a Linguistics Department
colloquium. Prerequisites: all other required courses for the MA in Applied
Linguistics.
Total Semester Hours: 37
TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN TESOL--Graduate Level
Program Objectives
The objective of this certification program is to provide an opportunity
for students to obtain credentials in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL). This program of study is distinct from the program leading
to state certification in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language)
and is designed to appeal to students whose career plans do not
include teaching in public schools in the United States. This program is
especially appropriate for teachers of English from other countries for whom exposure to native speakers of English, acquaintance
with North American culture and a certificate from a North American
university will considerably strengthen their credentials. The certificate
will also appeal to international students who are planning to return to
their home countries to teach English as a foreign language. The program also
attracts residents of the US
who are interested in teaching in non-public-school venues in the United States
or in educational institutions in other countries. This program prepares
students in TESOL through a course of study designed to provide a background
in the principles of linguistics and language education along with an understanding
of the classroom applications of these principles. These experiences
culminate in a practicum in teaching ESL on campus or in another appropriate
site off-campus. For students beginning in the fall semester, the program is
designed to be completed in two semesters of full-time work.
Admissions Requirements
Students interested in applying for the TESOL Certificate program should
visit the Graduate
School application website. In Part A, page 3 of the application, be sure to go to “CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS” and
check “TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Applicants must submit a graduate application and official
transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. International
students must also submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) score and have their foreign transcripts evaluated by World Education
Services. In addition, non-native speakers of English must take the ESL
Placement Test administered by Montclair
State and complete any
English as a Second Language courses indicated by the test results. For more
information about testing procedures, please call Tina Bollettieri,
ESL Program manager, at 973-655-7695.
Academic Program
The program would consist of the following regularly offered graduate
courses:
APLN 500 Language and Linguistics
APLN 520 Current Theories of Second Language Acquisition
APLN 524 Advanced Structure of American English
APLN 525 Methodology of Teaching ESL
APLN 532 Language and Culture, OR APLN 534 Languages in Contact OR APLN 536
Languages of the USA
APLN 529 TESL Practicum
These courses are the
courses required of students who are seeking second field New Jersey certification in TESL; thus,
they are offered on a regular basis and follow the University calendar. For
information on when specific courses are offered (Course Rotation) and work
plans to plot your progress through the program, please see Advising
Worksheets, and click on the “Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages” link.
Students may choose to take these courses as part of their MA in Applied
Linguistics, or may take them separately as non-degree students. Students
must maintain a 3.0 average in these courses in order to qualify for the
certificate.
For more information, please e-mail Dr. Mary Call at callm@mail.montclair.edu or
call 973-655-4283/4286.
MAT in TESL
The MAT is a program designed for graduate students who
wish to obtain NJ State public school (K-12) teacher certification, usually
in the field of their undergraduate major. The MAT program leads to a Master
of Arts in Teaching combined with initial (first) field certification. (New Jersey State certification is required for
people whose goal is to teach in NJ public schools.) Students who enter this
program usually have a B.A. with an undergraduate major in the subject they
wish to teach. If the field of the undergraduate major is the same as the
field for which teacher certification is sought, the course of study consists
of the professional "educational" sequence at the graduate level,
one (or more) graduate courses in the subject matter area, and a semester of
student teaching. In all 36-39 semester hours are required; additional
courses may be required in the subject matter area as determined by the
department in question. Please note: These
are new requirements that are effective as of September 2009.
The MAT is directed through the College
of Education and Human
Services. The role of the individual department, in this case the Linguistics
Department (for TESL), is to provide guidance in the content area courses only.
For information about the full range of requirements for the MAT and for any
questions about the MAT program not
specifically related to TESL or Linguistics, please contact the Center of Pedagogy at 973-655-6908 or
visit: http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/curriculumteach/programs/masterteaching.shtml
In New
Jersey, individuals who wish to teach ESL in the
public schools (grades K -12) must have teacher certification in TESL. At Montclair State
University, to obtain
TESL certification with TESL as the initial (first) teaching field, a major in Linguistics is required. For students who have completed a B.A. in
Linguistics, one or more graduate linguistics courses are required as part of
the MAT in TESL.
For students who decide to change fields, that is, for
those who wish to pursue an MAT in a subject matter area different from their
undergraduate major, the equivalent of the undergraduate major in the new
content area is required. Again, for TESL certification, the required field
is Linguistics. Without an undergraduate degree in Linguistics, this is an
ambitious program and can take up to two and a half years. The linguistics
major itself consists of 36 semester hours. (This means taking an additional
36 semester hours above the requirements for the MAT.) Therefore, a student
must complete approximately 36 s.h.’s
required for the MAT plus the additional linguistics requirements. (These
additional courses should be taken at the graduate level although this is not
required.) Altogether approximately 72 semester hours are needed for the MAT
with a concentration in TESL if a student’s undergraduate major was not
Linguistics. For a list of the required courses for the linguistics
undergraduate degree and for all other programs in Linguistics, visit:
http://chss.montclair.edu/linguistics/linguistics.undergrad.html
It is often more practical for students to pursue the MAT
in the field of their undergraduate major and then seek TESL certification as
a second teaching field. TESL state certification is available as a second
teaching certificate for individuals who already have or who are seeking
certification in a first teaching field.
Again, please review the requirements at
http://chss.montclair.edu/linguistics/linguistics.graduate.html#PostBA
and contact Dr. Longxing Wei (weil
@mail.montclair.edu or 973-655-7501).
NJ state certification is not required for graduate
students whose goal is to teach ESL to adults or in private schools, in
industry, or abroad. For these
students, a TESOL Certificate may be sufficient. (This is a different program
run entirely by the Linguistics Department.) This program requires that a
student have a BA degree. The student then takes a specified set of
Linguistics courses leading to the TESOL Certificate. Many colleges seeking
ESL instructors will recognize this TESOL certificate along with a Master of
Arts Degree in a related field. Some students combine this certificate with
the Master of Arts program in Applied Linguistics. Please review the
requirements at the web address listed below and contact Dr. Mary Call
(callm@mail.montclair.edu or 973-655-5137) for information about the TESOL
certificate.
http://chss.montclair.edu/linguistics/linguistics.graduate.html#TESOL
Please note the new
NJ State Department of Education requirement for TESL as a first or second
certification:
Evidence of oral and written proficiency in English is required by the State.
Candidates for TESL Certification must take the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and
the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) and
earn a score of ‘advanced low’ on both prior to admission to the
Teacher Education program. Application instructions for the exam can be found
here.
http://www.chss.montclair.edu/linguistics/advising.worksheets/Instructions_for_OPI_&_WPT.pdf
Prepared by
Alice F. Freed, Ph.D.,
Professor of Linguistics
MAT Advisor
Linguistics Department
Montclair State University
alice.freed@montclair.edu
Fall 2009
POST BA/MA TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Second Field Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language
Program Objective
The objective of the TESL second field certification program is to provide
teachers who already hold a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
or a Permanent Certificate to teach in the New Jersey Public Schools with the
credentials to teach English as a Second Language in addition to their first
field of certification.
Applying to the TESL Second Field Certification Program
Students interested in applying to the Second Field Certification program
in TESL should visit the Graduate
School application website. In Part A, page 3 of the application, be sure to go to “MAT/INSTRUCTIONAL CERTIFICATION”.
Under “Teaching Program”, check “ADDITIONAL TEACHING
CERTIFICATION” and under “Teaching Subject Area”, check
“Teacher of English as a Second Language.”
Linguistics Course Requirements for TESL Certification
Second Field Certification in
TESL requires six courses (18 credits) chosen
from
the courses listed below. Undergraduate
courses begin with the LNGN
code; graduate courses with the APLN code. New Jersey accepts any mix
of graduate and undergraduate courses for 2nd field
certification in TESL.
(Five of the six
courses at the APLN (graduate) level are accepted towards
the MA in Applied Linguistics. If you are entertaining the possibility of
going
on for a master’s degree, we advise you to take these graduate
level
courses.) The LNGN and APLN
courses rotate in such a way that it is
possible to finish the certification in two semesters if three
courses are
taken each semester.
Second field certification in
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
is only granted by the State
of New Jersey, not Montclair State
University
or
its Linguistics Department. Montclair
State University
does not
recommend a student to the
State of New Jersey
for Second Field
Certification if the
graduating Grade Point Average of the student is below
3.0. For a student who
achieves a GPA below 3.0, it is incumbent upon the
student to provide their Montclair State transcript directly to the state
to
receive certification in the
second field
For information on when specific
courses are offered (Course Rotation) and
work plans to plot your
progress through the program, please see Advising
Worksheets, and click on the “Second Field Certification in TESL
(NJ State
Certified)” link.
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LNGN 210
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Introduction to General Linguistics
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APLN 500
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Language and Linguistics
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LNGN 220
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Structure of American English
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APLN 524
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Advanced Structure of American English
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LNGN 245
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Language and Culture
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APLN 532
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Language and Culture
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APLN 534
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Language in Contact
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APLN 536
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Languages in the U.S.A.
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LNGN 325
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Principles of Second Language Learning
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APLN 520
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Current Theories of Second Language Acquisition
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LNGN 325
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Principles of Second Language Learning
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APLN 520
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Current Theories of Second Language Acquisition
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LNGN 403
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Methods and Materials of TESL
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APLN 525
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Methodology of Teaching ESL
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LNGN 405
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Field Experience in TESL
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APLN 529
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TESL Practicum
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For more information, please e-mail Dr. Longxing Wei
at weil@mail.montclair.edu or
call 973-655-7501.
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