Master’s Initiative for Language Teaching Assistants
In an effort to globalize our campus and build fluency in the language skills of our undergraduate students, The University of Mississippi has undertaken a project known as the Master’s Initiative for Language Teaching Assistants. This project encourages qualified students to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Modern Languages at The University of Mississippi while serving as a teaching assistant in the UM Department of Modern Languages.
About the Degree:
The Masters of Arts in Modern Languages allows students to specialize in Teaching English as a Second Language, Spanish, French, or German. The Modern Languages program offers classes in Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Literature and Linguistics (German, French, and Spanish), and Teaching English as a Second Language.
About the Program:
While on campus, participants will serve as a Teaching Assistant to a faculty member in Modern Languages. In return, the student will receive a tuition waiver toward 9 hours of graduate credit per semester, as well as a stipend of $800 per month during the 9-month academic year. In addition, participants will be assisted prior to arrival and mentored on campus by the Modern Languages faculty member to which they are assigned.
Qualifications:
Applicants to the Master's Initiative for Teaching Language Assistants must have a demonstrated knowledge in teaching and training, particularly teaching or training second language learners. Successful candidates will be able to assist in basic language instruction for and must be a native speaker of one of the following languages: Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, German, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, French, or Arabic.
Application materials include the following:
- Application Form (click here) (pages 2 through 4)
- Affidavit of Financial Support (click here)
- Letter of Recommendation
- Official TOEFL Score
- Official GRE and/or GMAT Score
- Official Transcripts from Home Institution
Applications and all required documentation should be forwarded to:
Blair McElroy
Study Abroad Office
The University of Mississippi
359 Martindale
P.O. Box 187
University, MS 38677
USA
If you have any questions or concerns about our program, please contact us by one of the following methods:
Phone: 001-662-915-1508
Fax: 001-662-915-6798
E-mail: exchange@olemiss.edu
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