
University of San Jose – Recoletos - Main Campus Corner Pedro Lopez and Magallanes Streets, Barangay Kalubihan, Cebu City, Philippines 6000
To earn the title Master of Arts in English (MA English), the student must complete a thesis and 42 academic units.
The Master of Arts in English (MA English) is a graduate program designed to build a strong foundation in the theories, principles, and dynamics of language. It equips students with advanced knowledge in linguistics, language structure, and language acquisition while preparing them for doctoral studies and professional advancement in the field of English language education.
The program emphasizes both content mastery and pedagogical competence, focusing on effective methods, approaches, and techniques in teaching English language courses at the tertiary level. It fosters a research-driven culture where students are required to produce high-quality research papers for presentation in seminars, conferences, workshops, and academic fora. Collaborative learning is highly encouraged through lectures, discussions, symposia, debates, demonstrations, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Graduates of this program are prepared to become language educators, curriculum developers, researchers, and academic leaders committed to excellence in English language teaching and scholarship.

School of Arts and Sciences
Trunkline Number: (63-32) 253-7900 local 281
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