MA TESOL PROGRAMS and the JOB MARKET TESOL 2005 – San Antonio, Texas, USA Brian J. English Ph.D. Director, Woosong Language Institute Assistant Professor TESOL-MALL Woosong University – Daejeon, South Korea

WOOSONG UNIVERSITY TESOL-MALL PROGRAM Founded in students have received an MA degree 24 women 9 men (4 Non- Korean) 62 students currently enrolled (10 Non-Korean) Most students have jobs when they enter

The Program Aims to Cultivate: World citizens, leaders within the globalization and who will contribute to the development of English education and multimedia- related English education, Multi-skilled experts who combine practical foreign language and information processing skills with tourism and international commercial skills.

Graduates Teachers, curriculum specialists, or administrators in ESL/EFL programs Mainly at the secondary, adult, and college levels Most work in Korea; several work abroad. Several graduates have enrolled in Ph.D programs in the US Full-time employment with benefits is the greatest challenge

Korea’s EFL Job Market The 7 th curriculum mandates English Language Instruction promote fluency through more communicative approaches Parents send children to private English classes

How Woosong Prepares Grads Raising awareness of what type of jobs are available Professional Development as a component of required courses Empowering students with additional skills Networking & training to “re-enter” market Providing students with jobs (50% work at Woosong)

Leadership Preparation Grads must demonstrate some ability to do research and present their work Sharing of Skills/Knowledge Teachers helping teachers Curriculum development

Remaining Challenges Helping More Grads Find Jobs Overseas Establishing an Alumni Network Encouraging Collaboration After Graduation Fostering Involvement in Professional Organizations

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