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Applied Linguistics 213 Applied Linguistics practicum is required of students working to obtain solely the MA degree. The student-teaching practicum is required of MA students pursuing Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) PK-12 ESL Licensure in addition to their MA degree. The MA field experience practicum requirement may be satisfied through teaching in University undergraduate ESL classes, in a public school system, or at a community agency. The field experience practicum requirement may be waived for students with significant onsite teaching experience (paid teaching, supervised student teaching, supervised teaching in an adult social or educational agency). The ESL Licensure studentteaching practicum cannot be waived. Students working to obtain MA State licensure must student-teach in a PK-12 public school ESL/Sheltered English setting for one full semester. 5. Final exercise. All degree candidates must either successfully pass a fourhour-long written comprehensive exam or (by invitation of the faculty only) write a thesis as their capstone experience. and Degree Requirements” section of this publication. Applicants for the MA in Applied Linguistics must meet the following additional requirements: 1. Candidates must have at least a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average, preferably in a relevant field of study such as anthropology, English, foreign language, history, linguistics, political science, psychology, or sociology. 2. Non-native speakers of English must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 575 on the paper-based test, 230 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the Internet-based test (IBT). 3. Candidates for the Bilingual and Foreign Language Concentrations must indicate native or near-native proficiency in the language they expect to teach in. 4. Candidates for the ESL Concentration must indicate proficiency in a language other than English at a level equivalent to two years of successful college study. 5. Applicants should use the 1200-word statement accompanying the application to address directly any areas of academic weakness in the application. A discussion of the applicant’s experiences in language study, language teaching/ tutoring, travel, or living in other cultural settings is also appropriate, as is a discussion of the candidate’s career goals. The statement should specify the applicant’s interest in the ESL, bilingual, or foreign language pedagogy concentration. 6. GRE test scores are not required but may be submitted to strengthen the application. emphasis will be given to issues of linguistic and cultural discontinuities, the acculturation process, minority education, and interethnic communication. Discussions and research will be directed toward developing multicultural educational programs and activities. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits APLING 605 Theories and Principles of Language Teaching This course is designed to present students with a theoretical background in the principles and methods of teaching English as a second language. It presents concepts from the fields of linguistics, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and education as they relate to language teaching theory. In addition to these influences on the field of ESL, the course will include a survey of major methodological approaches to ESL teaching in order to evaluate how well theory has been applied to practice. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits APLING 611 Methods and Materials in Foreign Language Instruction Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education ESL Teacher Licensure In conjunction with the Applied Linguistics MA Program or master’s-level studies in any other UMass Boston graduate program, students may pursue Massachusetts teacher licensure for English Language Learners (ELL) at the elementary or secondary levels. (Please refer to the student-teaching practicum description in #4 above.) Students interested in bilingual special education should matriculate into the Special Education Program, where they can incorporate several applied linguistics courses into that degree program and into a bilingual special education practicum. Further information may be obtained from the graduate program director of the Special Education MEd Program in the Graduate College of Education and Human Development. Courses APLING 601 Linguistics This course seeks (1) to relate methods of teaching a foreign language to current Second Language Acquisition (SLA) research and theory and evaluate these methods; (2) to discuss classroom problems in light of current SLA theory; (3) to look critically at textbooks and create new, specific course material to be tested and shared among all class participants. The course’s hands-on approach bridges the gap between theoreticians and classroom practitioners: students are encouraged through reading, discussion, teaching demonstrations, and classroom observations to explore and define the language teacher’s role and to question their experience as language learners and teachers. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits Admission Requirements Please see the general statement of admission requirements for all graduate studies programs in the “Admissions” section of this publication. Please see also the description of admission requirements listed under “Professional Preparation Programs for Educators” in the “Regulations, Procedures, This course examines the nature and origin of language, the history of linguistics, and new theoretical developments in the field. Principles of language analysis phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics are discussed. The course systematically compares the structure of English with a variety of other languages. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits APLING 612 Integrating Culture into the Language Curriculum APLING 603 Cross-Cultural Perspectives This course is designed to help students develop perceptions of cultural similarities and differences from knowledge of concepts and meanings of culture. Special This course takes a hands-on approach and bridges the gap between theoreticians and classroom practitioners. Participants can tie in their critical understanding of cross-cultural perspectives into numerous aspects of the language curriculum. They explore how culture has been taught traditionally and how cultural values are embodied in authentic documents. They gain awareness of potential cultural conflicts between their own culture and the culture they teach or their students’ culture. Discussion

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
Environmental Sciences
Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Professional Science Master’s™
Finance
Forensic Services
Gerontology
Management of Aging Services
Historical Archaeology
History
Human Services
Information Technology
Instructional Design
Instructional Technology Design
International Management
Latin and Classical Humanities
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
Nursing
Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011