Frequently asked questions about admissions
What are the aims of the Woosong TESOL-MALL Program?
What are the special features of the Woosong TESOL-MALL Program?
Earning a Masters degree sounds very time-consuming, do you offer a TESOL certificate?
Is the TESOL-MALL, Woosong University degree recognized outside of the Republic of Korea?
What if I have more questions?
- To allow practitioners to escape the limits of everyday English language education, which all too often emphasizes only English knowledge for applicability to a test or employment, and to emphasize the critical characteristics and importance of well-rounded language education through examination of problems via discussion, providing students with the ability to analyze and criticize, and provide the tools necessary for them to become a creative and practical person.
- Consequently the instructional method provided aims to expand learners total knowledge by placing attention on aspects such as Social Constructivism, and focusing on research and theory and associated applications regarding curriculum modernization, all undertaken from a cross-disciplinary foundation, and a process of working from an integrated curriculum.
What are the special features of the Woosong TESOL-MALL Program?
- The Graduate School provides both Masters level and Certificate level exit points.
- It is an international program with nationals (Koreans) studying alongside native English speakers (from Australia, Canada, and the United States of America) and other international students from China, Russia, and so on.
- All study activities towards the Masters and Certificate programs are conducted solely in the English language.
- With a mix of local and international faculty the Graduate School is able to provide a level of excellence in the courses provided.
- Graduate School facilities are well-equipped for providing knowledge concerning, and experience with, applications and the equipment necessary to provide Multimedia Assisted Language Learning.
- Special summer courses are provided, taught by renowned faculty from sister schools abroad.
- A wide scholarship program is on offer to students, including those for: current teachers, those with teaching credentials, and international students such as those working for Woosong University (such as in the WLI).
- Credits earned at the Graduate School of TESOL-MALL is recognized at sister universities around the world.
Earning a Masters degree sounds very time-consuming, do you offer a TESOL certificate?
- Those students who are unable to commit to a long-term study program, such as the coursework and thesis aspects of a Master of Arts degree, often elect to study toward a Certificate in TESOL. The Certificate offered by the Graduate School of TESOL-MALL consists of four subjects, and a practicum component. (The practicum component will be waived for those students who currently teach, or who hold teaching credentials). On completion of the Certificate in TESOL students are encouraged to continue their academic career by enrolling in the Master of Arts, particularly since courses taken at the certificate level can be credited towards completion of the Master of Arts program at TESOL-MALL.
Is the TESOL-MALL, Woosong University degree recognized outside of the Republic of Korea?
- Woosong University is a Republic of Korea University, and as it is registered with the Ministry of Education it maintains degree granting rights. As a result the Woosong MA degree will be recognized, by overseas universities for entrance to doctoral programs or by prospective employers, in the same way any Korean university degree (held by a Korean or foreign national) would be recognized.
What if I have more questions?
- Please contact TESOL-MALL directly if you have any further questions, we will be happy to discuss them with you.
WOOSONG UNIVERSITY Graduate School of TESOL- MALL 196-5 Jayang-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea, 300-718
telephone: 042-630-9895 or e-mail: [email protected]
telephone: 042-630-9895 or e-mail: [email protected]