Curriculum Requirements
Although it is possible to complete the MATFL in three semesters, most students choose to extend their coursework over four semesters to take advantage of elective courses and specialization in Computer-Assisted Language Learning or Language Program Administration.
Three Semester Option
Click on the links in the table below to view course descriptions from the Monterey Institute's course catalog.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Language Teaching Principles and Practices (3) | Curriculum Design (3) | Practicum (3) |
| Introduction to Observation (1) | Pedagogical Grammar (4) or Language (4) |
Portfolio Preparation (2) |
| Language Analysis (3) | Language Assessment (3) | Languages (4-8) |
| Sociolinguistics (3) | Second Language Acquisition (4) | |
| Educational Research Methods (3) |
Four Semester Option
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Teaching Principles and Practices (3) | Curriculum Design (3) | Second Language Acquisition(4) | Portfolio Preparation (2) |
| Language Analysis (3) | Pedagogical Grammar or Language (4) |
Language Assessment(3) | Practicum (3) |
| Sociolinguistics(3) | Language (4) or Educational Research (3) | Language (4) | Electives (1-4) |
| Language (4) or Educational Research (3) | Electives (1-2) | Elective (1) | |
| Introduction to Observation (1) |
Portfolio Requirement
As part of the graduation requirements, students create a Program Portfolio of their work to demonstrate their professional skills and knowledge. This Portfolio is a collection of work selected and organized by the student to represent the student's learning (reading, thinking, research, teaching, and writing) during the program.
The Portfolio requires revision of selected academic products, along with reflection on the learning involved. The integrative process of the Portfolio allows students to explore relationships among theory, research and practice, and among various aspects of the language education field.
In its final form, the Program Portfolio is an authentic representation of the student's academic labors and professional preparation. The Program Portfolio may be developed into a professional portfolio, representing the student's qualifications, skills, knowledge and views relevant to a career in language education.
