MA Brochure

THE M.A. IN SLS

The M.A. Program in SLS at the University of Hawai'i has been in existence since 1961. The Department of Second Language Studies (formerly ESL) is the first and still largest such department at an American university. The Department has attained top-ranked international recognition due to the diverse expertise and professional activities of its faculty, the breadth and depth of its curriculum, and its research productivity.

The interests of the students in the program are not limited to the teaching of English; this is why the department has changed both its name and the name of its MA degree. Many students are researchers in second/foreign language studies generally with specialties in languages other than English.

Objectives

For the M.A. in Second Language Studies the following objectives pertain. All students graduating with the MA in SLS will achieve the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge Base of Second Language Studies. Our graduates will develop familiarity with topics and concepts fundamental to the broad knowledge base of the field of Second Language Studies, including: (a) the scope of issues and methods in applied linguistics, (b) linguistic analysis, (c) second language acquisition, and (c) sociolinguistics. They will also understand how their own interests in SLS relate to the larger academic, educational, and sociopolitical contexts of the discipline.

Utilization of research. Our graduates will be able to access, understand, and critically evaluate the current SLS research literature and engage in systematic investigation of topics and concepts in the SLS knowledge base to inform their own and others' professional practices.

Professionalism. Our graduates will acquire the disposition to continue professional development for the duration of their careers, seeking increased knowledge of themselves and the discipline while remaining flexible and open to change. To do so, they will acquire the skills to communicate and interact effectively with their colleagues, in order to promote effective and ethical professional environments. In addition, our graduates will be able to communicate skillfully about their SLS work, both orally (e.g., at work or professional meetings) and in writing (e.g., through in-house reports and/or articles in professional newsletters and journals).

For students pursuing one of the five MA in SLS specializations, additional learning outcomes are associated with each.

The program strives to maintain a balance between theoretical and practical concerns by requiring courses that are concerned with linguistic, psychological and sociocultural aspects of language as well as those which treat the methodological and practical aspects of language learning and teaching. By stressing the interdependence of theory and practice, we cultivate in our students the intellectual basis for an understanding of principles that will help guide them in their future careers.

Graduates of the M.A. program are able to assume key positions in a number of areas of applied linguistics, including teaching (both public and private sectors in the United States and abroad), teacher education, administration, research, evaluation, and materials writing. A substantial number of students have continued their graduate training in doctoral programs.

ADMISSION

Application forms and dates of consideration
Entry into the program is permitted in both the Fall and Spring semesters. The Department accepts applications until March 1 for the following Fall. Applications are accepted until September 1 for the following Spring. However, those interested in the program are urged to apply early. Applicants for financial aid should apply by January 15 for Fall and September 1 for Spring. Application and admissions information may be found by going to the following link . CLICK HERE .

GRE General Test
All native speakers of English are required to take the GRE General Test. The computer-based form of the test is most widely available. For an application and more information, visit the GRE web site at http://www.gre.org/ or write to Graduate Record Examinations, Educational Testing Service, Box 955-R, Princeton, New Jersey 08541. On the GRE registration form, indicate that the scores are to be sent to the University of Hawai\'i, code R4867, Department code 3907.

TOEFL or IELTS
Nonnative speakers of English applying to the program usually have majored in English language or literature, foreign languages, or linguistics. On the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) they are required to have a minimum score of 600 (250 on the computer-based test, 100 on the iBT; but 620/260/105 or better is preferred). A minimum Band score of 7 on the IELTS is required for those applicants taking that test. Applicants may also submit GRE scores, but they are not required to do so. In certain cases, nonnative speakers of English who are graduates of English-language universities are not required to take the TOEFL. (See the University of Hawai'i Catalog for details.) However, if such applicants choose not to take the TOEFL, the Department requires the GRE. For applications, visit the TOEFL website at http://www.toefl.org/. The University of Hawai'i code is 4867, and our department code is "99" for "other".

Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation on forms available from the Department of Second Language Studies at THIS LINK . These letters should be returned directly to the Department. If you are applying for either a graduate assistantship or an East-West Center award (see below), you should follow the instructions concerning letters which accompany the respective application forms. Letters that are submitted for an SLS graduate assistantship will automatically fulfill the recommendation requirement for admission. Copies of letters that are submitted for an East-West Center award application will fulfill this requirement also.

Statement of Purpose
The Department of SLS's M.A. program places great value on students' ability to write clearly reasoned and organized research papers. Therefore, in writing your statement of purpose, which outlines your objectives in graduate study and reasons for applying to the University of Hawai'i, the Department requests that you draft it as a five-page essay on your experiences and training in languages, language learning, and/or language teaching, connecting these to your long-term goals as a professional in the field of second language learning and teaching.

Transcripts and Grades
Applicants are required to submit a list of all colleges and universities attended and to arrange for official records and transcripts to be sent. It is not necessary to list brief summer courses, training institutes, etc. for which no credits were earned and for which no official transcript may exist. If an applicant's previous academic work is weak, the applicant may be accepted only conditionally. See below for details.

PLANS OF STUDY IN THE M.A. PROGRAM IN SLS

The Department offers three program plans (designated A, B, and C). The choice of plans is usually made at the beginning of the first semester. A petition for a change of plans, which requires Graduate Division approval, should be made by the end of the second semester.

Plan A, the thesis plan, consists of 36 credits, of which 6 are allotted to thesis research and 30 to course work. The course work consists of a 15-credit core and 5 courses (15 credits) of electives.

Plan B, the non-thesis plan, consists of 36 credits of course work, a 15-credit core plus 7 electives (21 credits). A scholarly paper is also required. (See section below)

Plan C is a special program which is individually planned for each student, without the usual course requirements. Plan C students take a qualifying examination (written) and a final examination (written and oral). A Plan C scholarly paper is required. Admissibility to Plan C is determined in the student\'s first semester and requires a personal interview with a committee of SLS faculty. Plan C applicants must also meet the following minimum conditions: 1) A minimum of five years of full-time experience working in the field of second language or foreign language education; 2) At least two years of administrative, teacher training, or materials development responsibility; 3) An outstanding academic record and a high performance on the GRE. Only a few students have completed the M.A degree via Plan C.

COURSE LOADS AND TIME TO COMPLETION

The usual course load is 9 credits per semester, aside from possible foreign language courses. In a six-week summer session, it is 6 credits. Most students take four semesters to complete the SLS program. Graduate Assistants and others who must carry a reduced course load normally take longer.

COURSES AND POLICIES

The 36-credit M.A. in SLS consists of four required courses and a seminar. The four core courses are:
In addition, all students must take one seminar course, according to specific areas of specialization:
Topics for seminars vary. Recent topics include: language and the law, L2 literacy, second language listening, discourse processes in Hawai\'i Creole English, second language ethnography, universals and SLA, language for specific purposes, child language acquisition, second language pragmatics, and task-based language learning. Seminars may be repeated for (elective) credit when the topic varies.

M.A. Specialization Courses for the M.A. in SLS

Specializations. The MA in SLS allows for students to concentrate in a particular area of \"specialization\", each of which has additional requirements and expectations in course selection. Each specialization will require a distinct selection of seminar, as well as four more required courses taken from among various subsets of the courses listed below as \"electives\". In addition, depending on program plan (A, B, or C), from two to four electives must be chosen. At the present time, five areas of specialization have been elaborated: \"Second language acquisition\", \"Language teaching\", \"Language assessment, measurement, and program evaluation\", \"Critical second language studies\", and \"Language and social interaction\".

All specializations require a common core of four (4) courses and a seminar for a total of 15 credits.
Note: It is not necessary to select a concentration. If the student decides not to select any single concentration, the course of study would involve the core courses and eight electives. However, if the student does decide to select a concentration, that concentration is noted on the students transcirpt upon graduation.

Critical Second Language Studies (CSLS)

Faculty and students in the Department teach and learn about, conduct research on, and disseminate ideas in Critical Second Language Studies (CSLS) in order to promote:
  1. understandings of how matters of power affect language users/learners in educational, occupational, and other social settings;
  2. approaches to second language research which are conscious of, or explore, the ideologies of our professional practices and attend to second/foreign/heritage language learning, teaching and use as sites where social relations are enacted, negotiated and potentially transformed;
  3. more equitable social relations through the actions of language professionals and the organization and implementation of language programs and projects.
The specialization in CSLS is intended to develop language professionals’ knowledge, abilities, and views in approaches to language:
  1. research that derive from a critical perspective, for example, participatory action research, critical ethnography;
  2. pedagogy that derive from a critical perspective; for example, critical pedagogy;
  3. approaches to language curriculum that prioritize the needs and interests of minorities or marginalized groups; for example, bilingual education, and critical English for Academic Purposes;
  4. learning that reflect critical understandings of society (as hierarchical and often manifesting inequities such as those associated with class, race and gender) and of the individual (as embodied, gendered, positioned in discourses but having agency); for example, critical language awareness;
  5. analysis and use that see language as non-transparent, manifesting sociopolitical forces, and active rather than neutral; for example, critical discourse analysis, critical sociolinguistics.
Courses: In addition to the 15 credit core, CSLS students take the following courses in the specialization
Required: Four courses from the following: Language Assessment, Measurement, and Program Evaluation (LAMPE)

Faculty and students in the Department teach and learn about the Language Assessment, Measurement, and Program Evaluation (LAMPE)specialization in order to promote:
  1. useful, fair, and accurate assessment of language users/learners in educational, occupational, and other social settings;
  2. rigorous and appropriate uses of measurement in second and foreign language research;
  3. effective evaluation of language programs and projects, including both processes and products, with an emphasis on improvement.
The specific objectives of the LAMPE specialization are to develop language professionals\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' knowledge, abilities, and ethics in:
  1. sound strategies for test (assessment, instrument, measurement) development;
  2. innovative approaches to test design;
  3. appropriate practices in test piloting and validation;
  4. effective analysis and reporting of test development, design, and validation;
  5. responsible uses of test score interpretations and related outcomes;
  6. accurate applications of measurement to research questions and problems;
  7. purposeful approaches, models, and practices in program evaluation;< /li>
  8. essential and iverse research methods applicable to assessment, measurement, and evaluation.
Courses: In addition to the 12 credit core, LAMPE students take the following courses in the specialization:
Required:
Two courses from:
One research course from:
Language Teaching (LT)

Within the MA in SLS, a specialization in Language Teaching (LT) tailored to students\' individual learning needs and interests, offering professional-level preparation in a personally meaningful selection from among the following emphases:
  1. Theories, approaches, and models of language education;
  2. Professional growth and development;
  3. Curriculum development and syllabus design;
  4. Materials evaluation, selection, adaptation, and development;
  5. Innovative, ethical, and critical language teaching practices;
  6. Assessment alternatives in language education;
  7. Research on L2 classroom practices and instructional effectiveness;
  8. Program administration and evaluation;
  9. The role of language education and educators in society.
Courses: In addition to the 12 credit core, LT students take the following courses in the specialization Required:
Four courses from:
Language and Social Interaction (LSI)

The specialization in Language and Social Interaction (LSI) prepares students for such professional careers as language educators and language consultants in different institutional settings, as well as for advanced academic study in SLS, applied linguistics, and related social sciences. The specialization takes the view that social life is fundamentally an interactional and discursive accomplishment. It examines how situated interaction interrelates with language use and how (language) learning, language variation and change emerge through interaction. A prominent line of inquiry is the interactional organization of educational settings and other institutions and its connections with macrostructural levels of social organization.

The specialization intends to foster knowledge about and research capabilities in a range of domains, topics, and research approaches, including:
  1. language use in multilingual societies;
  2. language variation and change;
  3. pidgins, creoles, and non-standard varieties;
  4. English as an international language;
  5. hybrid discourses;
  6. codeswitching;
  7. language ideology;
  8. language and social identity, sociolinguistics and social theory;
  9. language socialization;
  10. discourse analysis, conversation analysis, and, pragmatics.
Courses: In addition to the 15 credit core, LSI students take the following courses in the specialization.
Requirzd:
Four courses from:
Second Language Acquisition (SLA)

Faculty and students in the Department teach and learn about, conduct research on, and disseminate ideas in Second Language Studies (SLS) in order to promote both theoretical and applied knowledge about the human capacities and processes involved in learning languages other than the mother tongue(s). A specialization in SLA provides strong preparation for students whose long-term goal is to pursue research and further training in SLS and applied linguistics, such as a doctorate in SLA and related fields. It also prepares students for MA-level professional activities such as publishing, presenting at conferences, and conducting research on second language learning and teaching.

Within the MA in SLS, a specialization in SLA is intended to foster knowledge about and research capabilities in a range of areas, depending on students\' interests and goals;
  1. Linguistic, psycholinguistic, cognitive, social, and educational dimensions of L2 acquisition, all of which interact and help explain universal patterns and constraints on L2 acquisition as well as large individual differences across L2 acquirers and users;
  2. Acquisition of any language beyond the first (e.g.; L2, L3, ... Ln) whether of English or any other target language (e.g., Arabic, Cantonese, German, Hawaiian, Ilokano, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, and so on);
  3. L2 acquisition over the life , from young children to adolescents to adults;
  4. L2 acquisition across a variety of instructed and naturalistic contexts;
  5. L2 acquisition across contexts for second, foreign, and heritage language acquisition; L2 acquisition as experienced by linguistic minorities and by elective bilinguals from.
Courses: In addition to the 15 credit core, SLA students take the following courses in the specialization.
Required:
Three courses from:
One research course from:
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Non-specialization elective courses

Elective courses may be chosen from those listed below, or from relevant course in other departments of the University. All electives must be approved in advance by the student\'s advisor or the SLS Graduate Faculty.
Language Experience Requirement

All students in the M.A. program are expected to have undergone a significant amount of second or foreign language learning. Students who have not had such experience before entering the program are required to take at least one semester of language study, which does not count towards the 36-credit M.A.

Students who have completed two or more years of a foreign language at the college or university level within three years of being accepted into the program are exempted from this requirement. Students who have recently used a foreign/second language extensively, especially those who have resided in the country where the language is spoken, may be exempted from this requirement after filing a petition.

Non-native speakers of English are automatically exempted, and there may be other circumstances which will qualify students for exemption.

Scholarly Paper Requirement

Plan B and Plan C students are required to write a Scholarly Paper (SP) before competing the M.A. degree. This is usually based on previously written term papers which have been subject to review and criticism. The quality of a SP should reflect that of articles normally appearing in the standard research journals of the field. Scholarly papers are evaluated by two faculty members in terms of the significance of the problem addressed, scholarship, objectivity, soundness of procedure and method, clarity of presentation, insight and perspective. Some scholarly papers have been accepted for inclusion in the Department\'s Working Papers in SLS , a publication which is distributed to selected universities and libraries. Other scholarly papers have been selected for publication in major journals.

The SP process involves several steps. First, the student should consult with her or his advisor or other faculty members about the topic that is of interest. As noted above, this might start as a discussion related to work done previously in a course. The student should begin this normally at least in the semester prior to the expected graduation date. The student will then ask a faculty member to become the first reader of and, SP advisor for, the paper. Generally, the SP advisor will read at least one draft of the paper, and it will have been revised, before the student selects a second reader for the paper. Both readers should be familiar with the student\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s area of specialization.

The student should attempt to have the final revised version of the paper finished April 15 for Spring Semester and November 15 for Fall Semester graduation. This means, however, that relatively complete versions should be considered by the advisor well in advance of these dates. It is important for the student to keep the SP advisor aware of the progress that is being made.

Transfer of Credit and Course Substitutions

If a student has already had course work equivalent to required courses in the M.A. program, the Graduate Faculty sometimes permits the student to substitute other courses for those required courses. Such substitutions do not reduce the total credit-hour requirements.

Under certain circumstances, courses recently taken at another institution may fulfill part of the requirements for the M.A. in SLS, thus reducing the total credit hours which must be taken at Hawai\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'i. A maximum of 15 credits (9 credits from outside UH) may be approved for transfer provided: 1) that the credits were not used to obtain a previous degree, 2) that the credits represent B performance or better in courses that are applicable for graduate credit, and 3) that the courses are deemed relevant to the M.A. program by the SLS Graduate Faculty. Because of these restrictions, transfer of credit is very uncommon. International students are advised that approval for transfer of credit from a foreign institution is seldom granted.

The SLS Graduate Faculty does not consider course substitutions or transfer of credits prior to enrollment; these matters are handled during the first semester in the program. Students who wish to request credit transfers or course substitutions should bring a copy of the catalog description, the syllabus, the list of texts used in each course, and any relevant course work.

Graduate Credit for Seniors at the University of Hawai\'i

Seniors at UH may earn credit toward the M.A. in SLS in their last semester as an undergraduate student, provided they receive approval in advance. See the current University of Hawai\'i Catalog for more information.

Conditional Admission

Generally, applicants must have earned the equivalent of a 3.0 (A=4.0) in the last two years of undergraduate study and in all post-baccalaureate work. Students whose grade-point average falls below 3.0 can only be admitted conditionally and are placed on academic probation for their first semester. If they do not complete a minimum of 15 credits with a B average during the probationary semester, they are dismissed from the program. Conditional admission is rare.

Admission as an Unclassified Student

A student may attend the University as a Post-Baccalaureate Unclassified Student (PUB). An unclassified student has not been admitted to any advanced degree program. Unclassified students sometimes enroll in SLS graduate courses (if there is space), and sometimes they later apply to the M.A. program. The Department does not usually encourage students to take this route. There is a limit of 12 credits that can be transferred into the degree program, so unclassified students may not get credit for all of the courses taken. PUB status is not available to international students. For information on admission as a PUB, contact the Office of Admissions and Records, University of Hawai\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'i, 2600 Campus Road, Honolulu HI 96822.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Expenses
University tuition costs for state residents and non-residents may be found at this link. Most MA students take 9 credits per semester. Each regularly offered course in the program is 3 credits. Applicants are referred to the University of Hawai\'i Catalog for information regarding residency rules. Student fees are in addition to tuition costs.

Regulations of the United States Immigration Service prohibit foreign students from engaging in employment off-campus during their first year in this country. In the rare cases that such permission is granted after the first year, students are seldom able to earn more than incidental spending money.

FINANCIAL AID AND STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS

Achievement Scholarships (formerly Tuition Waivers). Each semester the department awards a number of Achievement Scholarships on the basis of academic achievement or promise. All applicants for admission to the program are automatically considered for these scholarships, provided that their applications are complete by the January 15. Chances of obtaining a scholarship amount are especially good if a student has an entering grade point ratio of 3.5 or better. In addition, a certain number of scholarships are reserved for those students who either have experience in an Asian or Pacific country or whose applications indicate a strong career interest in the Asia-Pacific region.

Achievement Scholarships are awarded in varying dollar amounts, depending on qualifications and prior support. Scholarships are awarded for one semester initially, but may be renewed for a second semester provided the student remains in good standing.

Graduate Assistantships. Graduate assistants may teach in the English Language Institute (ELI) or the Hawai\'i English Language Program (UHELP), the Department\'s two English programs for non-native speakers of English, or they may serve as a course assistant or research assistant in any of several of the department\'s and College\'s research and teaching centers.

Competition is keen for the limited number of assistantships, and the successful candidates have usually had extensive second language teaching experience. First-semester students usually do not receive an assistantship. An applicant whose native language is not English must be a resident for at least one semester to be eligible for any assistantship involving ELI teaching.

Duties normally occupy 20 hours a week, but 10-hour-a-week (\"half-time\") assistantships are sometimes also available. A beginning 20-hour-a-week assistant makes about $6,650 per semester. Health benefits are provided and tuition is also waived in half or whole amounts. Stipends are paid in 6 or 12 equal monthly installments. Appointment may be for a single semester or for an entire academic year, and students may apply for additional semesters or years.

Graduate assistantship application forms may be requested from the Department of Second Language Studies. The completed form and three letters of recommendation must reach the Department by January 15. Successful applicants will be notified of their appointments as soon as possible after March 20.

East-West Center Awards. The basic EWC award consists of tuition and fees, housing, health insurance, a stipend toward living costs, and an opportunity to apply for fieldwork support. Awards are available to students from East, Southeast, and South Asia, from the Pacific Basin, and from the United States. Further information and application forms may be obtained by writing to: Awards Services Officer, Burns Hall 2066, East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawai\'i 96848-1601; see their website at www.ewc.hawaii.edu. The deadline for applications is usually mid- to late October for the following Fall Semester.

The East-West Center application is handled first by the Center, and upon recommendation, it is passed to the UH-M Graduate Division, who then evaluate it and forward it to the Department. The application requires its own forms for letters of recommendation. A copy of each letter may be sent to the Department of Second Language Studies for purposes of admission. (Applications for SLS graduate assistantships, however, require separate letters.)

Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS). For applicants interested in combining a program in SLS with the study of East Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) or Southeast Asian languages (Indonesian, Ilokano, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.), there are a number of fellowships available offering tuition plus support. U. S. citizenship is required. For more information, applicants should write directly to: SHAPS Student Academic Services, Moore Hall 410, University of Hawai\'i, Honolulu, Hawai\'i 96822.

Work-Study. A student who participates in this federally-funded program usually does clerical work, but other types of work are available also. The position might be in SLS, or it could be in some other department.

Students are hired for these positions on the basis of financial need and qualifications for the particular jobs. For further information and application forms, write to the Director, Financial Aid Office, University of Hawai\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'i, 2600 Campus Road, Honolulu, Hawai\'i 96822. Applications for the Fall semester must be in the mail in February in order to meet the March 1 deadline.

Loans. American students may be eligible under certain conditions for government loans. Information may be obtained from the Director, Financial Aid Office, at the address above.

Part-time Employment for SLS Tutors and Teachers. Because Hawai\'i has a fairly large immigrant population and international visitors, each semester there is a number of requests for tutors. These requests vary considerably as to number of hours desired, time of day, etc. Two intensive ESL programs on campus hire each semester on a part-time basis. There are also four community colleges on O\'ahu, several small private colleges, federally-funded programs and a number of private language schools, all of which offer employment possibilities from time to time.

The Department assists its classified students in finding such employment by means of an employment database.

Other Types of Part-time Employment. Jobs of one sort or another are usually available. However, since most openings are not announced until they occur, it is nearly impossible to line up a job weeks or months in advance. In general it is advantageous to be physically present in Honolulu in order to find either SLS-related or other types of employment.

Ruth Crymes Scholarship Fund. The Department administers a fund established in honor of the late Dr. Ruth Crymes, a former chairperson of this Department and past President of the international TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) organization. Interest from the fund is used to support projects which benefit students in the Department. To date, the fund has provided financial support for students invited to present papers or workshops at scholarly conferences (for example, the annual TESOL Convention), equipment for student research, and awards for outstanding student research. Other Fellowships and Funds. The Department also administers several other funds for student support and professional development (Rickard Fellowships, Charlene J. Sato Fund, \'Oihana Maika\'i Fund, and the Elizabeth Holmes-Carr Fund). See the SLS Student Handbook on the department website for more information.

RESEARCH CENTERS

Center for Second Language Research
In 1983, the Department established the Center for Second Language Research. The Center conducts research on the learning and use of second/foreign languages in formal and non-formal settings, as well as on aspects of pidgin and creole use and learning. Students in the Department\'s graduate programs often are employed as research assistants in the Center.

National Foreign Language Resource Center
Under a grant from the U. S. Department of Education that began in 1990, the National Foreign Language Resource Center at the University of Hawai\'i has served as one of a small number of resource centers established to improve and enrich foreign language education nationwide. The Center engages in research and materials development projects and conducts summer institutes for language professionals. The Center\'s publications division distributes teaching materials, as well as a series of technical and research reports. Students in the Department\'s graduate programs often are employed as research assistants in the Center. See the NFLRC webpage for information: http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/nflrc_home.cfm

Charlene Sato Center for Pidgin, Creole, and Dialect Studies
The Sato Center was established in January 2002. Its aim is to conduct research on pidgin and creole languages as well as nonstandard dialects, with a focus on research that can benefit speakers of such varieties.

SUMMER SESSION

Courses
The Department of SLS offers a small number of courses in the summer. A list of courses may be obtained by writing to the Department after December 1. There are also relevant elective courses in other departments. It is not possible to pursue an M.A. in SLS by taking summer courses only.

Admission to the Summer Session
It is possible to take courses during the summer without having been admitted to the Graduate Division. Application materials are usually available in mid-March. They may be obtained by writing to: Outreach College, University of Hawai\'i, 2500 Dole Street, Honolulu, Hawai\'i 96822, Admission to Summer Session does not constitute admission to the Graduate Division.

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI\'I AT MANOA GENERAL INFORMATION

The University
The main campus of the University of Hawai\'i is located in Manoa, a valley close to the heart of metropolitan Honolulu. In many ways the University of Hawai\'i is similar to large state universities on the U. S. Mainland. It is unique, however, in the amount of attention it gives to students concerned with Asia and the Pacific Basin. In addition, the multicultural and multilingual heritage of Hawai\'i creates an especially favorable environment for the study of languages and cultures, language teaching, language acquisition, language use, and linguistic description.

Language Courses
The University offers a large number of courses in both modern and classical languages. Along with courses in the modern and classic European languages, there are unusually rich and varied offerings in Asian and Pacific languages: Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Japanese, Korean, Cambodian, Hawaiian, Hindi, Ilokano, Indonesian, Lao, Samoan, Tagalog, Tahitian, Thai, and Vietnamese. Many of these languages can be taken in regular or accelerated programs; many are offered in summer sessions as well as in regular sessions. Because of the cosmopolitan character of Hawai\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'i and the University, there are unique and invaluable opportunities to use these languages outside of the classroom.

Living Accommodations
Campus housing for graduate students (other than East-West Center grantees) is limited, resulting in heavy demand for off-campus housing. The Student Housing Office http://www.housing.hawaii.edu/ maintains files on such housing and gives all possible assistance in locating suitable accommodations after the student arrives, but because of rapid turnover the names of landlords cannot be sent through the mail. Negotiations with off-campus landlords must be handled directly by the student. Inquiries concerning housing should be directed to: Student Housing Office, Johnson Hall A, 2555 Dole Street, Honolulu, Hawai\'i 96822.

Students
The department\'s graduate program has grown to become one of the largest in Arts and Sciences at the University of Hawai\'i, enrolling both American and foreign students. There is a student organization called the Hawai\'i Association of Teachers of English as a Second Language (HATESL). Members of HATESL participate in departmental committees, arrange Student-Faculty Colloquia, advise incoming students at the Orientation Meeting, and organize various events for both students and faculty, including a student-run conference. For the past 30 years, HATESL and the Department have organized a faculty-student overnight retreat, held in early or late in September at a camp outside Honolulu. Useful information for new students is also found on HATESL\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s web site at: http://www.lll.hawaii.edu/web/hatesl/.

Faculty
The strength of Hawai\'is M.A. program is found in its faculty, many of whom are internationally recognized as leaders in their fields. This recognition is reflected in the wide range of their research-based and pedagogical article and book publications, editorship of journals, leadership in professional organizations, and speaking invitations at conferences. Visit the SLS Department\'s web site for more detailed information about each faculty member.

Orientation and Registration
New students are informed by the Graduate Division concerning the date of registration, which takes place in the second half of August. The Department holds an Orientation Meeting each August for new M.A. students. Information about the time, place, and content of the meeting is mailed to all incoming students a few weeks prior to the meeting.

Additional Information
Additional information about University and Graduate Division policies may be obtained by writing to:

Graduate Chair of SLS
University of Hawai\'i
Department of Second Language Studies
1890 East-West Road
Honolulu, Hawai\'i 96822
Telephone: (808) 956-8610
Fax: (808) 956-2802
http://www.hawaii.edu/sls/

OTHER DEGREE PROGRAMS

Concurrent Degrees
It is possible to obtain concurrent M.A. degrees in SLS and a number of other fields/departments, for example Linguistics, Chinese, Japanese, Psychology, etc. However, no more than 7 credits (effectively 2 courses) may be double-counted for the two degrees, so that it is usually preferable to take the programs sequentially. It is also possible to complete the M.A. in SLS and then obtain certification to teach in Hawai\'i public schools. The certification program will normally take an additional year of full-time study.

Study Beyond the M.A.—Advanced Graduate Certificate in SLS and PhD
The Department of SLS offers an Advanced Graduate Certificate, which is a 15-credit, research-oriented program requiring a completed or nearly complete M.A. for admission. Contact the Graduate Chair for information.

A Ph.D. program in Second Language Studies is offered by the Department of SLS, with an interdisciplinary faculty drawn from nine different departments. The program is organized into four areas; second language analysis, second language learning, second language use, and second language pedagogy. A completed M.A. is required for application, and only a few students are admitted each year. Prospective students should contact the SLS Department for a separate brochure.

Some students with an M.A. in SLS have also gone on to do doctoral work in educational psychology, psychology, and linguistics. Students should contact those departments for more information.

ESL Study at the Undergraduate Level
Although the Department does not offer a Bachelor\'s Degree, it is possible for undergraduate students at the University of Hawai\'i to have an ESL or Bilingual Education emphasis in their program of study. This may be done through either the B.A. Program in Inerdisciplinary Studies or the B.Ed. program with certification in English as a Second Language. In the Interdisciplinary Studies option, students construct their own undergraduate major equivalent with the guidance of an SLS faculty member. In the B.Ed. option, students follow a program which is set by the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies of the College of Education.

Additional information about undergraduate admission and application forms may be obtained from: Office of Admissions and Records, University of Hawai\'i, 2600 Campus Road #001, Honolulu, Hawai\'i 96822. Foreign students should request the brochure entitled \"Information for Prospective Undergraduate Students from Other Countries\", which includes a Request for Application form. Information about the B.A.\'s with ESL or Bilingual Studies emphasis may be obtained from: Undergraduate Advisor, Department of Second Language Studies, University of Hawai\'i, 1890 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawai\'i 96822.

University of Hawai\'i Catalog
Course descriptions and pertinent academic information for graduate study are available in the Catalog , which is available on-line at http://www.catalog.hawaii.edu/ or may be ordered from the University of Hawai\'i Bookstore, 2465 Campus Road, Honolulu, Hawai\'i 96822. Foreign students may go to the Bi-National Educational Foundation offices or the U. S. Information Agency Center in their home country for the catalog.

TO APPLY:
The University of Hawai\'i\'s website is: http://www.hawaii.edu/sls/

Applications can be made online at via the UH Graduate Division website at: http://www.hawaii.edu/graduate/

Also, the Department of SLS\'s webpage allows for a link to download University and departmental application forms at: http://www.hawaii.edu/sls/?link=forms

FACULTY
[* indicates Graduate Faculty]

Richard Day*, (Department Chair) PhD Linguistics, Hawai\'i: SL pedagogy, learning and use, classroom research, discourse analysis, teacher training, pedagogical grammar.

Robert Bley-Vroman*, PhD Linguistics, Washington: SL analysis, interlanguage syntax, and formal models of SL acquisition.

J. D. Brown*, PhD Applied Linguistics, UCLA: SL testing, research methods, curriculum design.

Graham Crookes*, PhD Educational Psychology, Hawai\'i: classroom teaching, classroom centered research, materials and syllabus design, discourse analysis, methodology of science.

Kathryn Davis*, PhD Education, Stanford: qualitative research, language policy and planning, literacy, bilingual education.

Robert E. Gibson* , PhD Linguistics, Hawai\'i: SL learning and teaching, classroom research, teacher training, bilingual education, Pacific languages and literacy, program administration

. Christina Higgins*, PhD English language and linguistics, Wisconsin: macro- and micro-sociolinguistics, qualitative research methods, conversational analysis, code-switching.

Thom Hudson* (Graduate Chair), PhD Applied Linguistics, UCLA: SL testing, reading, methods and materials, ESP, research methods.

Gabriele Kasper*, PhD Applied Linguistics, Bochum: SL curriculum, discourse analysis, interlanguage pragmatics, qualitative SL research methods.

John Norris*, PhD Second language acquisition, Hawai\'i: instructed second language acquisition, second language pedagogy & task-based language teaching, language program evaluation, language assessment, testing, measurement, research methods, research synthesis and meta-analysis.

Lourdes Ortega*, PhD Second language acquisition, Hawai\'i: second language acquisition, second language writing, foreign language education, research methods.

Richard Schmidt*, PhD Linguistics, Brown: SL learning, sociolinguistics and SLS, SL phonology, Arabic, Portuguese.

Bonnie Schwartz*, PhD Linguistics, Southern California: linguistic theory and SL acquisition and analysis, Universal Grammar, child second language acquisition.
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