Overview

The Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Applied Linguistics) MA program from Old Dominion University focuses on questions related to how first and subsequent languages are learned, taught, and assessed in a wide range of real-world contexts. It is also concerned with how language is used by native speakers and second language users as an interactional, social, or cultural phenomenon.

Program Highlights

What makes Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages at ODU unique?

The TESOL track of the MA Program in Applied Linguistics offers unique experience in: Teaching English for academic and specific purposes (EAP/ESP); Discourse analysis; Intercultural communication; Research-based language analysis and instruction

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods and Materials in TESOL
Phonology
Language Structure Analysis
First and Second Language Acquisition
English Grammar
Southern and African American English
History of the English Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

Linguistics Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 219 other Masters in Linguistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
Application and $50 fee.
All prior Secondary/High School or College/University.
Transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.
Demonstrated English Language Proficiency.
Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only).
Passport identification.
Essay/Personal Statement/Resume.
Letters of Recommendation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Out-of-State

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14580 USD / year

≈ 14580 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Program Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Norfolk

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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