What is the relationship between exile and literary creativity? Does exile contribute to creative freedom or entrap the writer in nostalgia? Why do some writers choose to write in the language of their adopted country? The condition of exile has THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE APPLIED LINGUISTICS AND TEFL EMPHASIS Mission The mission of the MA in English Language and Literature is to deepen students’ knowledge of English literature and of the workings of the English language. Degree holders are equipped with the analytical and conceptual tools for further graduate study in English, or for a career in foreign language teaching, program administration, and communications. Program Educational Objectives The program will prepare students to: • Develop an understanding of the process of foreign language acquisition and language learning; • Build on their academic and professional experiences to make the link between linguistic theory and actual practice; • Master pedagogical principles of course design, curriculum development, and language assessment in teaching English as a foreign language; and • Become researchers and reflect on Applied Linguistics as an academic field of inquiry. Major Requirements 24 cr. Electives 6 cr. These consist of the following: ENL 601, ENL 602, ENL 612, ENL 613, ENL 623, ENL 631, ENL 699. Students may select electives from the following: ENL 611, ENL 621, ENL 622, ENL 624, ENL 632, ENL 633, ENL 641, EDU 681, EDU 682, EDU 683, EDU 684. MASTER DEGRE Program Learning Outcomes Upon graduation, students should be able to: • Apply leading theories of second language learning and acquisition; • Analyze their academic and professional experiences in light of the theories and latest trends in the field of second language acquisition; • Demonstrate the application of pedagogical skills in writing instructional objectives, effectively planning classroom instruction, developing teaching material, and assessing learning; • Plan research studies, collect and analyze data, and draw theoretical and practical conclusions using appropriate tools and methods; and • Construct a code of ethics to guide their professional and personal lives. Admission Requirements Preference is given to applicants with additional qualifications and professional experience ((i.e. teaching). Applicants must provide evidence of a high level of

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