申請入學標準

課程表

英語教學碩士班
基督書院與Azusa Pacific University (APU) 合作課程

                                          Christ's College/Azusa Pacific University (APU) 

Joint Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program (MA TESOL)

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一.  簡介：
        本碩士班為關渡基督書院與位於美國加州的Azusa Pacific University〈簡稱APU〉所合辦之三十六學分制的碩士課程。在本課程中，學生將於第一學年在關渡基督書院修滿四個學科〈十二學分〉，第二學年前往APU修習其餘八個學科〈二十四學分〉，並取得APU的英語教學碩士畢業證書。

二.  目的與需求：
        本碩士課程提供本校畢業生繼續研讀之機會，並獲得台灣政府認可的英語教學碩士學位。本課程第一年在台灣上課，不但能給托福成績未達到600分的學生一個緩衝期，並能減少許多在海外求學的花費。此外，本課程能幫助學生在追求更高教育的同時，能將他們的信仰融合於專業領域中。

三.  APU簡介：
        APU是一所經西部學校和大學協會 (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) 鑑定通過的基督教大學。此大學旨在幫助學生能在追求知識的同時更了解神在這世上偉大的作為，並能從基督的觀點來看待生命與真理。而APU碩士班則提供來自全世界的學生有關英語教學的概念、態度及技巧，以幫助學生未來在教導各種不同族群英語時，能抱持創新的態度、跨文化的認知及信仰的熱誠。
　

四. 申請入學標準： 
 * 足夠的英語課程學分

 * 基督書院的畢業證書

 * GPA 3.0 以上的成績：
    GPA 在2.5 ~ 2.9的學生可能列入暫時許可入學，這些學生必須在前十二學分獲得平均3.0以上的成績。

 * 第一學年必須考取托福成績550分以上 
    托福成績在500 ~ 550分的學生將列為條件式入學，且必須在基督書院修習額外的英語課程以增進英文能力。並在第二學年的開始前，考得托福成績550分以上。 

* 第二學年必須考取托福成績600分以上
   學生必須在第二學年前往APU求學前獲得托福成績600分以上。成績在550 ~ 600分之學生在第二學年修取碩士課程時，必須加 修TESOL500之國際學生語言班。

* 學生必須同時獲得關渡基督書院及APU的入學許可

五. 課程表

Year 1: At Christ's college	I. D. #	Course Title	Semester Units
Fall 2001	TESL505	Second Language Acquisition	3
	TESL515	Teaching English Grammar	3
Spring 2002	TESL545	Second Language Pedagogy I	3
	TESL535	Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching	3

　

Year 2: At apu	I. D. #	Course Title	Semester Units
Fall I 2002	TESL 555	Observational Practicum*	3
	TESL 570	Second Language Assessment	3
Fall II 2002	TESL 550	Second Language Pedagogy II*	3
	TESL 560	Language Program Design	3
Spring I 2003	TESL 556	Teaching Practicum*	3
		Elective*	3
Spring II 2003	TESL 525	Teaching English Pronunciation*	3
		Elective*	3

I. Introduction 
Christ's College, Taipei, Taiwan (Christ's College), and Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, U.S.A. (APU), have agreed to cooperate in offering a 36-unit program leading to a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Four courses (12 semester units) will be offered at Christ's College over the course of one academic year, and the remaining eight courses (24 semester units) will be offered at APU in the second year of the program. APU will issue the M.A. degree upon completion of all program requirements.

II. Purpose and Need 
      · Should Christ's College graduates need opportunities for graduate study leading to a degree recognized by the Taiwan government, this joint program will meet this need.
      · No known M.A./TESOL programs in Taiwan are taught from a Christian perspective. This joint program will help to advance the cause of Christian higher education in Taiwan. The goal is that students develop a philosophy of teaching which combines professional competence with Christian commitment and service.
      · The joint program is a logical extension of the undergraduate TESOL program at Christ's College, providing outstanding TESOL majors an opportunity to obtain further TESOL training.
      · The joint program reduces the expense normally associated with overseas study and thereby makes it available to a greater number of Christ's College graduates.
      · The first year of study in Taiwan provides a buffer for students whose English competence falls below the level indicated by a 600 TOEFL score.

III. About Azusa Pacific University (APU) - 
APU is a Christian liberal arts institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and affiliated with the CCCU. Its mission and purpose is to be an evangelical Christian community of disciples and scholars who seek to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence in liberal arts and professional programs of higher education that encourage students to develop a Christian perspective of truth and life. The specific mission of the APU TESOL faculty is to provide graduate students from around the world with opportunities to acquire the attitudes, concepts, and skills required for teaching English to diverse adult-student populations in a variety of educational contexts locally and worldwide, in a manner marked by professional innovation, intercultural sensitivity, and spiritual passion.


IV. Program Entrance Requirements - 
1. Applicants must satisfy the following pre-requisites:
    o Appropriate undergraduate coursework in English.
    o A bachelor's degree from Christ's College.
    o A 3.0 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Those with a GPA of 2.5 - 2.9 may be considered for provisional admittance. These students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.0 for the first 12 units of graduate study.
    o A score of 550 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). 

2. Special language provisions:
    o Applicants with less than a 600 TOEFL are admitted as conditional students. Unless their English skills improve sufficiently to earn a 600 or better TOEFL score before beginning the second year of the program, they will be required to enroll in TESL 500, English for International Students, during their first semester at APU.
    o Students who score above 500 but below 550 may be admitted as conditional students, but must take additional course work to improve their English skills. Before beginning the second year of the program, their English skills must improve sufficiently to earn a 550 or better TOEFL score.

3. All applicants must be accepted by both Christ's College and APU.

V. Program Requirements and Schedule -
The program requirements for the Joint Program match those of the on-campus TESOL program. The program leading to the MA TESOL degree consists of 36 graduate units, including both required and elective courses. The primary distinction is that four of the twelve required courses are completed at Christ's College, as indicated below. 

1. Course Schedule:

· The two electives in the second year are to be chosen in consultation with the APU TESOL advisor.

2. Professional Development
Candidates for the Masters in TESOL are required to provide evidence of the following:
     · Membership in a professional organizations for teachers of English as a second or foreign language, such as ETA ROC (English Teachers Association of the Republic of China), IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language), TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), or a TESOL affiliate.
     · Attendance at a national, state, or regional conference sponsored by one of these organizations

3. Comprehensive Exam or Thesis
Normally, students in the Joint Program will take oral and written comprehensive examinations near the end of their final term. An extensive list of potential exam questions is given to candidates near the beginning of their program, and a one-hour seminar is offered in the final semester to orient students to the examination procedures.

Students also have the option of writing a thesis instead of taking comprehensive examinations. Candidates choosing to write a thesis must complete TESL 589 (Research Methods in TESOL) as one of their elective courses; most will also enroll in TESL 590 (Thesis Preparation) as their second elective. After completing the thesis, students must provide an oral defense.

4. Time Requirements:
The program is designed to be completed in two years, the final classes at APU ending in the middle of June. Students who are required to take TESL500 during their first semester at APU can expect to require an additional semester; these students will normally postpone TESL560 and TESL570 until the third year, fall semester (September-January). Students who choose to write a thesis should plan on needing three full years to complete the program. For students wishing to participate in the APU commencement, the ceremony for students completing a graduate program in Spring II is normally held at the end of July.


VI. Tuition
During the first year of the program, students pay all tuition and fees to Christ's College. Students pay tuition and fees directly to Christ's College, in keeping with the fee structure established by Christ's College. The total cost of 12 units at the 2001-2002 rate (NT $3500 per unit + NT $2500 per course student fee) is 52,000 NT. In addition to this APU's international application fee of US$65 (see below) is collected by Christ's College as part of the initial application process and forwarded by CC to APU.

During the second year of the program, students pay all tuition and fees to APU, and students pay tuition and fees directly to APU. The total cost of 24 units at the 2001-2002 rate ($380 per unit) is $9,120. Additional charges include the following:
· International application fee: $65 (see above) 
· Textbooks: approximately $50 per course (8 x $50. = $400)
· Health Fee: $175/semester
· International Fee: $80/semester
· Graduation fee: $80

In addition to these fees students are responsible for their own room and board.

VII. Administrative Faculty:
Quentin Nantz, Ed.D, Joint Program Director for Christ's College
Richard Robison, Ph.D., Joint Program Director for APU

VIII. Application Process: 
To apply for the CC/APU Joint MA TESOL program applicants must complete the following steps:
a. Fill out the GRADUATE STUDIES IN TESOL APPLICATION FORM that is attached to this document. 
b. Prepare a copy of your official college transcript from Christ's College.
c. Prepare a copy of your resume that describes your educational and work experience related to Teaching English. 
d. Prepare a copy of your TOEFL score sheet (ITP acceptable).
e. Prepare NT$1000 for Christ's College Application Fee.

Seen all information to : Registrar's Office, Christ's College, #51 Tzu Chiang 
Road, Tanshui 25120, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China

Applicants who are accepted into the program will asked to complete an "Application for International Graduate Admissions" for APU. Applicants must be accepted by both Christ's College and APU.

Application Deadline: June 15, 2003

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