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Program Overview
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Vision and Expectations
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Program Aims
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Degree Structure
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Course Units/Subjects and Credits
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Units/Subjects Description
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Teaching/Learning/Assessment
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Payment and Schedule
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Program Schedule and Calendar
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Admission Requirements
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Application Procedure
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Faculty/Areas of Expertise
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“It is today we must create the world of the future.” Eleanor Roosevelt
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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
MA in TESOL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This course is designed for trained, experienced and professional teachers, curriculum developers and consultants who wish to gain a higher degree and professionalism in a range of areas such as teaching English language, language program administration, bilingual education and applied language study. The course integrates theory and practice which focuses on second/foreign language learning, teaching, managing and research. 3
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VISION AND EXPECTATIONS The Master of Arts in TESOL Program embraces a dynamic and strategic vision to provide practical, relevant and advanced English language education, applied linguistics and applied language research. Students who complete the masters should: acquire an advanced understanding of concepts, current issues and research methods in the core areas of English language education and applied linguistics; complete a focused piece of research; and gain specialist knowledge and research techniques in English language teaching and relating issues.
PROGRAM AIMS
The aims of MA in TESOL program are: to enable students to achieve and consolidate specialist, professional competence as practitioners in teaching and programming English; to develop students’ awareness of the empirical relevance and application of theoretical issues in linguistics; to develop students’ understanding of the linguistic dimensions of cultural diversity, globalization and social change; to give participants the opportunity to reflect on this professional knowledge with regard to the appropriateness of its application to a range of educational contexts; and to extend the participants’ ability to work autonomously in a specific area of interest to them.
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DEGREE STRUCTURE This course lasts FOUR semesters full-time. Students may defer for a maximum of three years once they have fulfilled the first two semesters. Students must complete units/subjects totaling 48 credit points to be eligible for the award of Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA in TESOL). The MA in TESOL program consists of 9 compulsory core units/subjects, 5 of the 13 elective units/subjects and a supervised project of 10,000 words.
Attendance Policy Attendance is mandatory for all the units/subjects as it largely maintains the quality of the MA in TESOL program. Therefore, observe the following attendance regulations carefully and comply with them strictly. Non-compliance with any of these regulations will result in a Pass or a Fail in attendance which leads to a Fail in a unit/subject. Unit/Subject offered in Extensive/ regular mode Intensive mode
No. of sessions absent granted
Attendance result Attendance result in regulations in regulations Noncompliance compliance
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Suspension Policy Students are allowed to defer their study for a maximum of two semesters once they follow these conditions. (1) Students must pass all the units/subjects with satisfactory result in the first two semesters. And (2) they must comply with all the procedures and regulations of the school (suspension form completion within the suspension schedule). Suspension Schedule
Semester Suspension Schedule
September The first three weeks of August
March The first three weeks of February
COURSE UNITS/SUBJECTS AND CREDITS A.
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Compulsory Core Units/Subjects and Credit Points Code
Unit/Subject
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EDP 511 Second Language Acquisition
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EDP 512
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EDP 513
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EDP 514
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EDP 515
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EDP 516
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EDP 521
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EDP 522
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EDP 523
10 EDP 643
Introduction to Research in Language Education and Applied Linguistics Language Curriculum Design and Development Grammar and Discourse (Functional Approach) Academic Writing for Graduate Studies Introduction to Applied Linguistics Methodology for Teaching Listening and Speaking Language Testing and Assessment Methodology for Teaching Reading and Writing Professional Practice or Research Report Writing
Credit
Offered
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Semester 2
3
Semester 1
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Semester 1
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Semester 1
3
Semester 1
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Semester 2
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Semester 2
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Semester 4
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B. Elective Units/Subjects and Credit Points N
Code
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EDP 501
Unit/Subject
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Seminar on Special Issues of Applied Linguistics Advanced Academic English EDP 502
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EDP 524
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EDP 525
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EDP 526
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EDP 631
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EDP 632
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EDP 633
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EDP 634
10 EDP 635 11 EDP 636 12 EDP 601 13 EDP 641
Phonetics and Phonology in Language Teaching Psychology of Language Learning Sociolinguistics in Language Teaching English Language Teaching Management Language and Culture in Contact Language Planning and Language Policy Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) English for Specific Purposes Teaching of Literature in a Second/Foreign Language Research Seminar (in cooperation with Research Unit of Department of English) Bilingualism
Credit 3 3
Offered Semester 1&2 Semester 1&2
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Semester 2
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Semester 2
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Semester 2
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Semester 3
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Semester 3
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Semester 3
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Semester 3
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Semester 3
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Semester 3
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Semester 3&4
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Semester 4
UNITS/SUBJECTS DESCRIPTION EDP 501 Seminar on Special Issues of Applied Linguistics This is a seminar organized to help deepen students’ understanding in special issues of applied linguistics and language education. The arrangement will be made and announced in relation to the focused topic or specialization for each semester. Students will benefit from varied specialization of our experienced faculty who will take turn to conduct two seminars for each semester. 7
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EDP 502 Advanced Academic English This is a preliminary subject aims to improve students’ English proficiency to prepare them to undertake different tasks at a graduate level.
EDP 511 Second Language Acquisition This subject offers a survey of the principal topics currently addressed in the study of second language acquisition, and of the major research methods and paradigms used in such studies. Students should expect to be able to understand critical observation; description and analysis of second language learners and their performance; the social and psychological aspects of second language learning situations; and the special characteristics of learning language. Upon the completion of this course, students should have gained understanding of the basic issues in SLA, including implicit vs. explicit, L2 language processing, the initial and end states of L2 grammar, effects of feedback and negative evidence and the role of mother tongue.
EDP 512 Introduction to Research in Language Education and Applied Linguistics This unit/subject is designed to introduce a range of approaches to research in applied linguistics. The theme selection will involve reading research reports of various types, which will use a variety of methodological approaches to both the way the language data is collected, and in the way in which it is analyzed and interpreted. 8
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EDP 513 Language Curriculum Design and Development Key issues in the development of materials and curriculum for language teaching are examined and related to overall language development. Students are introduced to basic principles and trends in materials and syllabus design from both a practical and a theoretical perspective. The relationship of materials and syllabus to wider issues of the nature of language, the nature of language learning and curriculum are explored and considered in the context of assessment goals and procedures.
EDP 514 Grammar and Discourse In this subject students gain a systematic understanding of the main areas of grammar, including morphology, syntax, semantics, and stylistics, with additional focus on syntactic theories for second language acquisition and genre analysis. The main topics include the role of grammar in language classrooms; analysis of spoken and written texts; pragmatics and transfer. A range of descriptive and methodological approaches to the analysis of grammar and discourse are considered. Throughout the subject, material is drawn from different spoken and written varieties of English, including various regional and social varieties as well as Standard English.
EDP 515 Academic Writing for Graduate Studies This subject aims to upgrade and equip students with academic writing conventions, skills and the process of writing the research paper at the graduate level.
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EDP 516 Introduction to Applied Linguistics This course introduces students to the nature of language and the way in which language is acquired and used in society. It also addresses grammatical aspects of language such as syntax, semantics, and pragmatics and changes in language over time. Stages of language acquisition and bilingual development will also be discussed. Upon successfully finishing the course, you will be able to acquire an overview of the central theoretical, methodological and terminological foundations of current research and practice in language teaching and language learning.
EDP 521 Methodology for Teaching Speaking and Listening The course is concerned with theory, content, and methodology in teaching listening and speaking as macro skills in the communication process. It equips students with knowledge of and skills in teaching speaking and listening to various types of students in various social contexts. Major problems arising from teaching practices will be dealt with in the light of current trends and new directions. The course utilizes lectures, mini demonstration lessons, video lessons, group and whole-class discussion, etc. By the end of this course, the students are expected to: (1) demonstrate knowledge of the nature of the listening and speaking process; (2) exhibit a good understanding of the role of context in listening and its applications in choosing instructional materials and learning tasks; (3) design and implement viable classroom methods and techniques in teaching listening and speaking and integrating them with reading and writing using authentic materials; and (4) demonstrate greater appreciation for exploring the challenges in language teaching, particular in the teaching of listening and speaking. 10
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EDP 522 Language Testing and Assessment This unit offers an opportunity to review and critically analyze the central concepts in language testing and assessment, and also to evaluate and design test tasks and assessment procedure. A further consideration of the social and political context of foreign language examinations and the psychology of test-takers is studied. The relationship between teaching and testing and the way in which theories of language learning relate to testing and assessment are also a focus.
EDP 523 Methodology for Teaching Reading and Writing Major issues in and approaches to TESOL are examined. Topics include the role of the teacher and learner; the aims, activities, techniques and methodologies used to teach language in different classes; and the extent to which these approaches suit different contexts and purposes of language teaching. Students will be equipped with up-to-date and comprehensive account of theories of language and language teaching and a wide range of practical teaching ideas. This unit is taught prior to the conducting of the teaching practicum. Together with the Practicum, this unit upgrades the participants’ skills to the advanced level teacher.
EDP 524 Phonetics and Phonology in Language Teaching This subject is to provide students with theoretical and practical perspectives on the teaching of pronunciation within a functional approach to language. Phonemic and prosodic aspects of language are considered, and the role of prosody in contribution to the construction of meaning is explored. Students develop strategies for the teaching of pronunciation to learners of a second/foreign language, and also consider phonological aspects of the first language. 11
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EDP 525 Psychology of Language Learning The subject investigates various psychological models of second/foreign language learning. Students will explore in detail four major models – social psychological, socio-emotional, social context and educational – to reflect their experience of learning environments in the context of language learning and teaching in Cambodia. Upon completion of the subject, students should have been able to identify and harness (in real situation) conditions and contexts conducive to expert performance of language learning.
EDP 526 Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching In this unit students will explore some of the ways in which language is actually used in context in different cultures. The emphasis is on understanding and describing how people actually make use of the language and how this impacts on communication and miscommunication, particularly between native speakers and learners of a language. Some of the theoretical and practical issues in the investigation of authentic language use will be tackled and the practical implications for teachers, language curriculum developers and others involved in interactions with people from other cultures will be explored.
EDP 601 Research Seminar (in cooperation with Research Unit of Department of English) This is an advanced seminar compulsory for all students. Under the guidance of supervisors and team leader of the research unit of the Department of English, students will be able to gain insights, practical techniques, and skills in research design, data analysis, writing up of findings and defense of their thesis in an academically friendly environment. 12
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EDP 631 English Language Teaching Management This unit is designed for those who see management as part of their future career, and those who wish to gain skills in managing English language programs and projects. The content covers sociopolitical and cultural contexts of ELT management, management of language program, project implementation; curriculum/academic management; managing curriculum innovations, management of short and long courses, management resources and self-access centers, staff allocation, and professional development. Specially drawn on varied experiences of the Department of English, Institute of Foreign Languages, a careful study on program planning, preparing for bidding for the provision of language courses, recruiting, appointing, inducting, appraising, training of staff, managing teams, leading and consulting will be focused.
EDP 632 Language and Culture in Contact A study of the notion of culture, its relationship to linguistic and interactional meaning, and of the inherently bicultural nature of the language classroom will be focused. The subject develops understanding of the language learner’s task to integrate the intercultural and the linguistic, and of the consequent demands on the learning environment and processes for it to be successful. A range of strategies for achieving integrated linguistic and cultural learning in classrooms are examined.
EDP 633 Language Planning and Language Policy The purpose of the subject is to launch students to explore current debates and issues underpinning ideologies of language planning and language policy. Contesting issues such as design and implementation of language curricula, standardization, revitalization and changes, language rights, linguistic imperialism, linguiscism, linguistic rights, language and issues of aid and development are examined and analyzed to shed light on important actors and ideologies. 13
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EDP 634 Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) By engaging in a series of classroom tasks and projects and drawing on their experience and language-related study, the subject introduces students to the pedagogical and technological issues involved in effective design, development and delivery of CALL materials. The course investigates selected CALL approaches – such as socio-collaborative, exploratory and tutorial – in relation to language teaching methodology, technological development, and linguistic and second language acquisition theory. The course’s particular emphasis is on the use of Internet-based resources. On completion of this subject, students should have a solid understanding of modern technology and its impact on second language learning and teaching. Also, they should be able to apply this knowledge to their own teaching, the development of electronic materials and management of computer-assisted language learning in the classroom and in distance mode.
EDP 635 English for Specific Purposes This unit aims to demonstrate theoretical and practical issues related to teaching language for specific purposes, either as a second language or foreign language. Students will learn to apply principles of needs analysis, discourse analysis to analyzing specific language learning contexts and apply the analysis of the specific oral and written text types associated with particular disciplines or vocational areas to the development of appropriate curricula, materials and assessment for teaching LSP.
EDP 636 Teaching of Literature in a Second/Foreign Language The breadth of the subject is on the use of stylistics, meanings and expressions in literature commonly practiced inside the ESL/FL classrooms. The unit will explore in-depth the artistic description, cultural creativity and stylistic elements based on the linguistic methods of interpretation. 14
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EDP 641 Bilingualism This unit attempts to bring together a range of approaches reflecting the multidisciplinary origins of the research (psycholinguistic, sociolinguistic and linguistic) in the study of the key issues relative to the bilingual individual, communities and education. Participants will be able to define key terms in the bilingualism; describe the ways in which bilingual language use may be assessed for research, education and professional practice; define the factors which impact on bilingual language acquisition; and describe the range of circumstances in which people become bilingual.
EDP 643 Professional Practice and Research Report Writing Students undertake six-week supervised teaching practice and observation in the sectors in which they wish to qualify, together with peer observations and school-based field work. Teaching practice incorporates appropriate modeling of the target language, both spoken and written; the design, implementation and evaluation of lessons and units of work for students at a variety of language levels, the adaptation of existing materials and development of original work to meet student needs and interests; the evaluation and development of appropriate TESOL programs, including needs analysis, syllabus design, program organization and evaluation; the monitoring, documentation and reporting of students’ language development; the establishment of collaborative relationships with other staff members and self-reflection and critical evaluation of one’s own practice.
TEACHING/LEARNING/ASSESSMENT When taught in the weekly program, there are 30 one-and-half hour sessions for each subject. Teaching and learning strategies include lectures, presentations, small group work, group discussion, independent study, mini-tasks, seminars and workshops. Visiting
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professors and lecturers will probably conduct intensive teaching within a period of two to three weeks for any assigned subject/unit. To be awarded of Master of Art in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA in TESOL), students must pass all the units/subjects required and complete the supervised project with at least a satisfactory result. The following is the grading scales applied to the unit/subject teaching assessment.
Percentage Points
Grade
GPA
Text
A B+ B C+ C F
4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 0.00
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Satisfactory Fail
86 – 100 80 – 85 70 – 79 65 – 69 60 – 64 Below 60
PAYMENT AND SCHEDULE The tuition fee for the program (4 semesters) of the Master of Arts in TESOL is US$1,960. This fee may be paid by US$490 installment at the beginning of each semester at the following schedules: Semester
Fee-Paying Schedule
September March
In-program Students August February
Newly selected Students 2nd week August – 2nd week September 2nd week February – 2nd week March
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND CALENDAR There are three course schedules offered for this program on every weekday from Monday to Friday. (Note that the schedules offered depend on the number of students registered). 16
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Schedule Weekday Morning Afternoon Evening
Time 07.30 – 11.00 14.00 – 17.00 17.30 – 20.30
Academic Calendar Event Application Distribution Application and Registration Deadline Selection and Examination Semester Commencement
September Semester July August August September
March Semester December January February March
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS This course is a rigorous degree program. Applicants must possess an advanced standing of achievement required by the Department of English for admission to this graduate study. Each applicant must meet one of the following main criteria. Entry Requirements for former and non-English Department Students (1) An undergraduate degree in B.Ed (TEFL) with an average score in their final year NOT less than 60% (only for former English Department Students). (2) An undergraduate degree in B.Ed or B.A in related social sciences from recognized institutions. (3) A teaching qualification and working experience (one year minimum). (4) Evidence of strong academic or professional record with a minimum GPA of 3 (Accreditation Committee of Cambodia). A.
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(5) An official score of TOEFL of 530, ITP 550 or IELTS 5.5 with a band of 5 in writing. (6) For those whose average score is lower than 60% or who do not have their official TOEFL, ITP or IELTS scores they must pass the Proficiency Test administered by the Department of English. (7) A pass in the interview.
B. Additional Recognition of Prior Learning Recognition of prior learning may be granted for the Units/Subjects completed in the other overseas institutions in the following courses. A. Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL (40%) B. Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics (40%) C. MA in relevant social sciences (30%) Note: A recognition of prior learning and experience may be granted on the basis of equivalent study undertaken at the Department of English. This is decided on a case-by-case basis.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE To apply directly to the MA in TESOL Program at the Department of English, Institute of Foreign Languages, follow these easy steps: (1) (2)
(3)
Pick up an application form from the receptionist on the ground floor of Building E. Fill out all the information required by the MA program of the Department of English and submit with all necessary documents to the Department of English. When you are submitting your application form, make sure you attach: 18
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original or certified copies of your academic qualifications and transcripts; original or certified copy of evidence of your English language proficiency (TOEFL, ITP or IELTS score); a good study objectives and a Curriculum Vitae; and any other information specified in the entry requirements for the course(s) you have chosen. (Please see the Academic Calendar for application schedule).
FACULTY/AREAS OF EXPERTISE A. Local Staff N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Name Dr. Nith Bunlay Dr. Ouk Diven Mr. Chan Sophal Mr. Chan Virak Mr. Chau Samphaus Mr. Keuk Chan Narith Mr. Khan Bophan Mr. Koem Oeurn Mr. Lim Sovannarith Mr. Neak Chandarith Mr. Nin Savuth Mr. Om Soryong Mr. Puy Kheang Mr. Roth Hok Mr. Sen Vicheth Mr. Sok Say Mr. Sok Soth Mr. Tith Mab Ms. Pors Sidonie Ms. Sok Thida
Specialization Curriculum Applied Linguistics Educational Psychology TESOL TESOL English Language Teaching English Language Education TESOL English Language Education Education (TESOL), Political Science English Language Education Instructional Design Law/Governance App. Ling. ESP Curriculum Curriculum Design and Instruction Politics/International Relations Applied Linguistics Education (Teaching) Instructional Technology and Media Education 19
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B. Visiting Professors and Lecturers N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Name Dr. Alan Klein Dr. Benedict Lin
Specialization Education (Higher and Adult) Grammar and Discourse/Language Testing and Assessment Dr. Gloria Poedjosoedarmo Grammar and Discourse Dr. Madalena Cruz-Ferreira Bilingualism/Phonetics and Phonology Dr. Rita Simpson-Vlach Sociolinguistics Dr. Steven Moore Research in Language Education Ms. Margareta Walker EAP Prof. Thom Huebner Bilingualism Prof. William Littlewood Sociolinguistics
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Heng Sokha Coordinator of the MA in TESOL Program Room E1.3, 1st Floor, Building E Department of English Institute of Foreign Languages Royal University of Phnom Penh Russian Federation Boulevard P.O. Box 416, Phnom Penh Tel: (023) 885 419 Fax: (023) 884 154 Email:
[email protected]
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