About the course

We focus on using technology to investigate real-world problems in which language is a central issue. Our dynamic faculty are recognized world-wide for their teaching and research. Our interests range from computer assisted language learning and systemic functional linguistics to corpus linguistics and natural language processing to advanced pronunciation and assessment design. Our students come from all around the world and find applied linguistics at Iowa State both exciting and practical. The MA in Teaching English as a Second Language/Applied Linguistics (TESL/Applied Linguistics) is a two-year advanced degree covering teaching methods and research in English language teaching. The program consists of 30 credits. Students admitted to graduate study can declare up to two of the seven elective disciplinary specializations: Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Language Assessment, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Literacy, Literature in ESL, Corpus and Computational Linguistics, and Teaching English to L1 Spanish Learners. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Ames
Fall (August), 2024	Ames
Spring (January), 2025	Ames
Fall (August), 2025	Ames
Spring (January), 2026	Ames

　　

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Entry requirements for Iowa State University

Academic Records, GPA, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, Three letters of recommendation (LOR), Curriculum vitae/resume, Statement of Purpose and personal goals, Writing sample according to our guidelines. All degree-seeking graduate students must have graduated with a bachelor?s or master?s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or from a recognized foreign institution where the requirements for the bachelor?s degree or its equivalent are similar to those at ISU. Full Admission status may be granted to an applicant who either has achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater (on a 4.0 scale). English Proficiency Minimum: Toefl Paper (PBT) - 600, Toefl Internet (iBT) - 100, Ielts - 7.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 95.0

　　

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