Mission Statement: Goals and Objectives

The mission of the Masters Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) is to provide a comprehensive program of study and practical opportunities at an advanced level to both experienced and novice English language teachers in the UAE and elsewhere. Highly qualified, multi-culturally experienced faculty, research-based methodology, practical teaching experience, and computer-assisted learning provide a solid foundation for this program.

The program mission is to provide English language graduates and teachers with advanced practical, theoretical, and critical knowledge of language learning models and teaching methodologies for English instruction at different levels, primarily throughout the schools of the Gulf region. The core of the program leads to a comprehensive understanding of the forms and functions of English and relates pedagogical theories to English language teaching. This goal is reinforced by supervised teaching practice in real world classrooms.

The MA TESOL program prepares its graduates to evaluate the effectiveness and validity of different teaching methodologies and testing procedures, develop or adapt materials for special teaching/learning situations, supervise classroom teachers, and assist in the administration of ESL programs.