修士課程(MA TESOL Program)

MA TESOL Programは、主に現職英語教員を対象とし、外国語学習・教育の最新理論を理解した上で、教育学的知見に基づいた意思決定を行うことのできる教育者の育成を目指します。

The MA TESOL Program aims to cultivate educators who can make informed pedagogical decisions based on the latest theory and knowledge of foreign language learning and teaching.

Information Sessions / Current Events

Cultivating professionals in English education

About MA TESOL Program

Mission

神田外語大学大学院言語科学研究科英語学専攻(修士課程)のTESOLプログラム は、主に現職教員を対象とし、外国語学習・教育の最新理論を明確に理解した上で、自らの教室実践に関して教育学的知見に基づいた意思決定を行うことのできる教育者の育成を目指します。教室現場の多様性と複雑性を認識し、教師が学習者のニーズに適切に対応するために必要な幅広い専門知識・指導法を習得するための支援を行います。さらに、自己観察と自己評価の習慣を育成することで、教師としての長期的な成長のための基盤を提供します。本課程修了者は、英語教育において先導的な役割をはたすことができる英語教育の専門家となることが期待されます。

The Master’s Program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(TESOL)has as its mission helping teachers, both in-service and pre-service, to become reflective practitioners who can make pedagogically sound decisions about their classroom practices based on a well-articulated understanding of current theories of language and second language learning and teaching. Recognizing the diversity and complexity of today's classrooms, this degree program aims to help teachers develop an extensive repertoire of instructional methods and strategies as well as the professional knowledge and skills to enable them to take appropriate action to address the learning needs of their students. Furthermore, the program aims to provide a solid foundation for long-term teacher development by helping cultivate the habit of self‐observation and self-evaluation. Graduates of this program will be self-directed language professionals well-prepared to take a leadership role in the community of TESOL teachers.

Features

  • All classes are held at the Tokyo Campus in Kanda.
    授業は通学に便利な神田にある東京キャンパスで行います。

  • The program is designed mainly for in-service teachers of English.
    現職教員の方や英語教員を目指す方のためにデザインされたプログラムです。

  • All classes are conducted in English.
    授業はすべて英語で行われます。

  • The program is designed for both native and non-native speakers of English.
    日本で英語教育に携わっている英語母語話者と非母語話者を対象とします。

  • Classes are held on weekends. (Required courses are scheduled only on Sundays.)
    在職のまま通学ができるように、週末に授業を行います。(必修科目は日曜日のみ)

  • Students are accepted twice a year (September & April).
    募集は年2回です。(9月入学、4月入学)

  • The program can be completed in a minimum of two years or a maximum of six years.(Students typically take two and a half to three years to complete it.)*
    最短2年で修士号を取得可能です。 また、修業年数は6年を最長とします。(平均2年半から3年で修了しています。)

  • A credit-based tuition system is used.
    授業料は履修単位数に応じて決まります。

  • Credit exemption based on teaching experience is offered (1~3 credits).
    英語教育経験年数に応じた単位免除制度があります。

  • Eligibility for specialized teaching license in English (senshu-menkyo : English).
    教諭一種免許状(英語)保有者は、本修士課程修了時に専修免許状の申請が可能です。

*2020年4月以降の入学者には、6年間の在籍制限が適用されます。
*A maximum six years enrollment in the MA TESOL Program is applied to those who enrolled in the program since April 2020.

TESOL Program Objectives

By completing the program, students will be able to:
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the nature of the English language system (phonology, morphology, syntax, discourse, and pragmatics).

  • Reflect on their teaching-learning situations so as to not only articulate how theories can inform and guide their practice, but also to evaluate the relevance of theories to their practice.

  • Critically analyze and evaluate a broad range of language teaching methodologies, approaches, and techniques and how they can be implemented and adapted according to instructional needs.

  • Understand the complex social, cognitive, and affective variables which influence students’ learning.

  • Understand the intersection between culture, communication, and language use with reference to language teaching and learning.

  • Demonstrate effective teaching skills in their own classroom settings.

  • Develop an awareness of the complexity of classroom dynamics.

  • Identify the qualities and strategies of effective language learners and apply different ways to foster learner autonomy.

  • Identify different ways to devise and implement appropriate techniques to assess students’ language proficiency for placement, evaluation, and instruction.

  • Continue to learn as language professionals and assist other teachers in furthering their professional development.

  • 【For Japanese teachers】Acquire a high level of English proficiency in all four skills necessary for their English-teaching profession and also learn ways to continue to develop their proficiency.

  • 【For Japanese teachers】Demonstrate the ability to conduct English classes through the medium of English.


TESOL Movie

KUIS MA TESOL Program Alumni Chat

神田外語大学 大学院「TESOL MA Program」

Teaching Staff

Curriculum

The number of credits required for completion of the Master's TESOL program is 37. If it can be established that the student has acquired relevant competencies through teaching experience or certification in a related field (e.g., CELTA), credits in the range of 1 to 3 may be granted. In addition, up to 10 credits earned at other graduate schools in a related field (e.g., TESOL, applied linguistics) may be recognized as credit for sufficiently similar courses in the MA TESOL Program. Students who complete a post-graduate level certificate program in TESOL (e.g., Cambridge DELTA) will be eligible for up to 3 credits. The maximum number of exempted credits is 20. In principle, a 1-credit course is 12 hours, and a 3-credit course is 36 hours.

修士課程TESOLプログラムの修了要件単位数は37単位です。これまでの教育経験や関連分野でのサーティフィケイト取得により、本学科目の学修で求められる成果を達成していると評価できる場合、1~3単位の範囲で単位認定を行います。さらに、他大学院で修得した単位について、本学の同様の科目の単位として、最大10単位まで単位認定が可能です。大学院相当のケンブリッジDELTA取得者は3単位が認定されます。単位認定の合計数は最大20単位です。原則として、1単位コースは12時間、3単位コースは36時間です。

Course Schedule / Calendar

Recent Schedule

2023 Fall/Winter

2023 Spring / Summer

2022 Fall / Winter

2022 Spring / Summer


Scheduling Options for Different Course Types

Admission Information

New
Applications for the 2024 Spring entrance exam will be accepted from December 1st (Fri.) to December 18th (Mon.), 2023.

Certificate Program in TESOL / 履修証明プログラム

定額制1年間の履修証明プログラム(専門実践教育訓練給付金指定講座)から開始いただき、その単位を大学院に持ち越すことも可能です。
It is possible to start your studies with the one-year fixed-rate Certificate Program (designated for Specialized Practical Education and Training Benefits) and transfer all credits to the MA TESOL Program.

Other Information

CONTACT

Kanda University of International Studies

MA TESOL Program, Graduate School of Language Sciences (Tokyo Campus),

4F, Building7 2-13-13 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8525, JAPAN
TEL:+81-3-3254-3586
FAX:+81-3-3254-3585
E-mail:tesol(@)ml.kuis.ac.jp
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Office Hours:Mon., Thurs. and Fri. 10:00~18:00, Sat. 12:30~20:00, Sun. 9:30~17:00 (Closed on Tues., Wed. and National holidays)
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