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20260412890The English Language Institute (ELI) at King Abdulaziz university offers a two-year cutting-edge, challenging and inspiring MA TESOL Program to qualify students to become effective English language instructors equipped with a unique blend of firm theoretical, research foundations and best teaching practice in the field. Since its establishment in 2014, the MA TESOL Program has provided the nation with highly qualified graduates to teach the English language to learners of different proficiency levels in a wide range of national teaching and learning contexts.
The MA TESOL vision is to be recognized nationally and internationally as a leading MA TESOL program to support English language applications in educational and professional contexts through developing world- class TESOL practitioners and researchers in line with the Saudi 2030 vision.
The mission of the MA TESOL program is to prepare students to become competent TESOL professionals by developing their theoretical knowledge, innovative pedagogical practices, and research skills required for various TESOL contexts.
Last Modified Date: 01/07/2026 - 8:18 PM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELI600 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 | None |
| ELI601 | TESOL Methodology | 3 | None |
| ELI602 | Curriculum Design and Development | 3 | ELI 601 |
| ELI603 | Special Topics in TESOL | 3 | ELI 601, ELI 694 |
| ELI604 | Teaching Practicum | 3 | ELI 601, ELI 694 |
| ELI605 | Testing and Assessment | 3 | ELI 602 |
| ELI694 | Research Methods in TESOL | 3 | None |
| ELI699 | Thesis | 8 | None |
Course Code: ELI600
Course Code: ELI601
Course Code: ELI602
Course Code: ELI603
Course Code: ELI604
Course Code: ELI605
Course Code: ELI694
Course Code: ELI699
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELI620 | Introduction to Applied Linguistics | 3 | None |
| ELI621 | TESOL and Modern Technology | 3 | ELI 601 |
| ELI622 | TESOL for Young Learners | 3 | ELI 601 |
| ELI623 | English Language and Culture | 3 | None |
| ELI624 | English for Specific Purposes | 3 | None |
| ELI625 | English Grammar and Lexis | 3 | None |
| ELI626 | Teaching Reading and Writing | 3 | None |
| ELI627 | Teaching Listening and speaking | 3 | None |
| ELI628 | Intensive Conversational English | 3 | None |
| ELI629 | History of Teaching English in Saudi Arabia | 3 | None |
| ELI630 | Professional Development of English Language Teachers | 3 | None |
| ELI631 | Portfolio Development | 3 | None |
| ELI632 | Discourse Analysis | 3 | None |
| ELI633 | Thinking Skills in EFL Classes | 3 | None |
| ELI634 | Contexts and Approaches in TESOL | 3 | None |
Course Code: ELI620
Course Code: ELI621
Course Code: ELI622
Course Code: ELI623
Course Code: ELI624
Course Code: ELI625
Course Code: ELI626
Course Code: ELI627
Course Code: ELI628
Course Code: ELI629
Course Code: ELI630
Course Code: ELI631
Course Code: ELI632
Course Code: ELI633
Course Code: ELI634
