World Language Education (WLE), MA

Department of Teaching and Learning

Specialization leading to Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning

Effective for students admitted to the College of Education and Human Ecology beginning Autumn 2024

Program Requirements (12 hours)

Core Courses (9 hours)

TLED 6050 Multiple Perspectives on Teaching and Learning: MA (3)
TLED 6053 Balanced Assessment for Teaching and Learning (3) OR assessment course approved by faculty advisor
TLED 6808 Critical and Cultural Perspectives in Teaching and Learning (3)

Research Requirement (3 hours)

Select ONE of the courses below or one that is approved by your faculty advisor

TLED 6052 Classroom-Based Inquiry: MA (3)
TLED 7010 Diverse Approaches to Research on Teaching and Learning (3)

Specialization Requirements (18 hours)

Required Courses (9)

TLTED 5600 Language as a Resource: The Functions of Language in Teaching and Learning (3)
TLTED 5613 Core Practices in World Language Education (3)
TLCTE 8891 Exploring Whiteness (3) (or equivalent course approved by advisor)

Elective Courses (Choose 9 hours)

TLCTE 5365 Linguistics for Literacy Education (3)
TLTED 5610 Literacy Development for Multilingual Learners (3)
TLTED 5612 Methods for K-12 World Language Education (3)
TLTED 5615 Methods and Culture in TESOL (3)
TLED 7189 Advanced Field Placement (3)
TLCTE 7625 Technology in Language Learning and Teaching (3)

Final Examination (1-3 hours)

Students must select either a Thesis or Non-Thesis option and must be registered for at least 3 credit hours the term of graduation.

Thesis

TLED 7999 Thesis Research (3)

Non-Thesis

TLED 7193 Individual Studies (1-3)

Minimum hours: 31

Program	Degree	Department	Email
World Language Education, MA	Masters	Teaching and Learning	TL-academicservices@osu.edu

Note: Students exact curriculum may vary depending upon program of study determined by student and advisor.

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