International Opportunities
Our MA and Phd programs allow participants to study and teach in many places around the world. Learn more here by clicking the links below or by scrolling down.
Our MA and Phd programs allow participants to study and teach in many places around the world. Learn more here by clicking the links below or by scrolling down.
The North American Mobility Grant Program is a trilateral cooperative agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico formed to fund educational exchanges between universities in the three countries. The Applied Linguistics Departments of Georgia State University, Portland State University, the University of Manitoba, Carleton University, Universidad de las Américas, and Universidad Nacional Aútonoma de México jointly applied for and received a grant to fund one-term graduate student exchanges between their respective countries. Through these exchanges graduate students will be given the opportunity to experience the culture of learning in another country's university system, take content courses that count towards their degree at their home institution, establish relationships and work with faculty from other universities, and in some cases improve language skills in a second language. In addition, while students are participating in the exchange program, they will be part of a trilateral on-line intercultural communication course. In this course, students will have the opportunity to apply in real-time what they are learning as they explore and share the actual intercultural experiences they are having with other students who are also having intercultural experiences. In short, students who participate in this program will be given the opportunity to begin experiencing themselves as citizens, students, and educators of the world rather than simply of their native countries.
Atlanta is a lively and diverse city. It's the home of Martin Luther King, CNN, and Coca Cola. The city is the intellectual and cultural center of the southeastern United States. Temperatures are very mild with a mix of sunny and rainy days. Outdoor activities are very popular in Atlanta. Atlanta boasts several parks and pathways created specifically for outdoor enthusiasts. Atlanta is home to multiple universities and the large student population ensures a thriving youth culture.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University (GSU) is a premier urban research university with an enrollment of over 24,000. The university has a large modern recreational center, numerous lecture series, free films, a library and library privileges with other universities in Atlanta (e.g., Emory). Classes begin mid-August, end early in December, and are followed by a final exam period which ends mid December. Students are given a 5-day holiday late in November at Thanksgiving.>/p>
Graduate Faculty
| Diane Belcher | L2 Writing, languages for specific purposes |
| Patricia Byrd | English grammar, corpus linguistics |
| Jodi Eisterhold | Oral discourse analysis, pragmatics |
| Nan Jiang | SLA, bilingual language processing, psycholinguistics |
| Stephanie Lindemann | Sociolinguistics, language ideologies |
| John Murphy | L2 teacher education, classroom-centered research |
| Gayle Nelson | Intercultural communication, L2 writing |
| Lucy Pickering | Intonation, International Teaching Assistants |
| Sara Cushing Weigle | Language testing, L2 writing, teacher education |
Living in Atlanta, Georgia
An estimate of living expenses for Atlanta is $6,000 per semester. University housing is available in the University Lofts for $650.00 per month. Applications are due by February 15. Please work through the director of the program, Gayle Nelson. Students can buy a MARTA card that allows them to use the train and bus as much as they want for $26.00 per month.
Opportunities for Supplementing Grant Stipend
Spanish-speaking students from Mexico are eligible for an additional $2,000.00 stipend from the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at GSU for teaching one Spanish course. Canadians might be able to receive a graduate research assistant with an additional $1800.00 stipend but the possibility will vary from year to year.
For further information on the program contact
Dr. Gayle Nelson, Chair
Department of Applied Linguistics and ESL
404.413.5190
Also, visit our website: http://www.gsu.edu/alesl
Portland is Oregon's largest city with a population of over 2 million people. Ninety miles from world-class skiing and the Pacific Ocean, Portland touts its livability. A bike and pedestrian-friendly space, Portland also has excellent public transportation and is home to a variety of museums, parks, and its professional basketball team, the Trailblazers.
Portland State University
PSU is Oregon's largest university with a history of strong community engagement whose motto is "Let Knowledge Serve the City." The total enrollment is about 23,000 students. PSU runs on the quarter system with fall classes beginning in late September, and finishing in early December. Students are given a 4-day holiday late in November for Thanksgiving.
Graduate Faculty
| Kimberley Brown | Teacher education, intercultural learning and world Englishes |
| Tucker Childs | African linguistics, phonetics and phonology, sociolinguistics |
| Susan Conrad | Corpus linguistics, English grammar, SLA, academic writing |
| Thomas Dieterich | Syntax, English Grammar, Psycholinguistics |
| Kathryn Harris | SLA,teacher education, sociolinguistics |
| John Hellerman | SLA, pragmatics, conversation analysis |
| Stephen Reder | ESL in the workplace, language planning and policy |
| Lynn Santelmann | Language acquisition, bilingualism, psycholinguistics, syntax |
Living in Portland, Oregon
Cost of living for Portland State graduate students has been estimated to be about $4200.00 per quarter (three months). Housing will run about $600.00 per month. There are two college links that describe campus housing options in more detail at http://www.pdx.edu/housing/ and http://www.chnw.org. There are also possibilities for home stays if desired. Quarterly all-zone public transportation passes for students are available for about $125.00.
Opportunities for Supplementing Grant Stipend
There may be a possibility for Spanish-speaking students from Mexico to work as teaching assistants in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. If available, students would receive a monthly stipend of roughly $575.00. There is also a possibility that Canadian students would be eligible for a research assistantship in International Studies/Canadian Studies for roughly the same stipend described above.
For further information on the program, contact
Dr. Kimberley Brown
Department of Applied Linguistics
brownk@pdx.edu
503.725.8194
Also, visit our website: http://www.ling.pdx.edu/
Home to nearly 700,000 people, Winnipeg is a city rich with cultural and social activities. It is the geographic center of North America. Winnipeg is a multicultural, multilingual, and multiethnic city which takes pride in its citizens being friendly, helpful and hardy. Weather in Winnipeg ranges from beautiful, with bright sunny skies, to the possibility of snow by the end of October. The scenery of falling leaves from the century-old elm trees which line the streets and Canada geese returning to their ponds at the end of the day, flying through sunsets over the prairie landscape is spectacular.
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. There are approximately 27,000 students on two main campuses. The University Center is the hub for student activity; there are also gym facilities, skating, swimming, and other forms of recreation. The University highlights Aboriginal educational practices and knowledges.
Faculty:
TESL
| Sandra Kouritzin | Multilingual development, qualitative research |
| Seonaigh MacPherson | Biolinguistic education, standards and policy |
| Clea Schmidt | Non-native English speaking teachers, ESL curriculum development |
| Heather MacIntosh | Teacher Education |
| Rachael Fecyk-Lamb | Teacher Education |
Cross Cultural/Aboriginal/International
Nathalie Piquemal
Laara Fitznor
Marlene Atleo
Yatta Kanu
Sheldon Rosenstock
Romulo Magsino
Living in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A reasonable estimate of living expenses for Winnipeg is $5,000 CDN per semester, including transportation, food, lodging, and some sightseeing. Rents are relatively inexpensive in Winnipeg, though furnished housing is rare. Homestay costs $550 CDN per month, and includes meals. Some University housing is available for a single semester in the dormitories. The international student office will provide assistance.
Opportunities for Supplementing Grant Stipend
Some research assistantships are available through individual professors in the Faculty of Education, normally paid on an hourly basis at approximately $14.00 CDN per hour. There are limited opportunities for teaching.
For further information on the program contact:
Dr. Sandra Kouritzin
Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
kouritzi@ms.umanitoba.ca
204.474.9079
Also, visit our website: www.umanitoba.ca/education
The federal capital of Canada, Ottawa is the meeting place of the French Canadian and English Canadian cultures. A city of park-like greenery and interconnecting rivers and canals, it offers endless biking, canoeing, hiking, and jogging opportunities both within the city limits and in the Gatineau Park, just across the river. The fall is one of the best times to visit Ottawa, because of the mild weather and the magnificent autumnal colours.
Carleton University
Carleton University is a public university with a student population of 22,500 . It is 20 minutes away from downtown Ottawa by bus or bicycle, or even by ice-skating on the Canal in the winter. In addition to its own recreational centre, swimming pool, and library, it offers library privileges at the nearby University of Ottawa. Fall classes begin early in September and end early in December, and are followed by a final examination period ending shortly before Christmas. The University is closed for Canadian Thanksgiving, the second Monday of October.
Graduate Faculty involved in the applied language studies program
| Desmond Allison | EAP, language program investigation and evaluation |
| Natasha Artemeva | Genre theory, written technical and professional communication |
| Ellen Cray | Pedagogical grammar, language planning, teacher education |
| Pat Currie | L2 writing, ESL/EFL methodology and materials development |
| Richard Darville | Adult literacy, institutional ethnography |
| Janna Fox | Language testing, academic literacies, curriculum development |
| Aviva Freedman | L1 writing, written discourse and genres |
| Guillaume Gentil | Bilingualism and biliteracy, L2 writing, languages for specific purposes |
| Ian Pringle | Writing, assessment, Canadian English |
| Graham Smart | Genre theory, writing in the professions, public-policy discourse |
| Devon Woods | L2 learning, language teacher education |
| Lynne Young | Critical discourse analysis, systemic functional linguistics |
| Helmot Zobl | SLA, psycholinguistics |
Living in Ottawa
A limited number of rooms are reserved for exchange students in on-campus residence accommodation. Costs range, for single rooms, from $2,600 CDN to $4,300 CDN per term depending on the residence and the meal plan chosen. If living off campus, students can expect to pay $400 CDN per month for food. Cost of accommodation ranges from $350 CDN per month for rooms with shared bathroom to $600 CDN and more for studio apartments . For more information on on-campus and off-campus housing and the cost of living in Ottawa, visit www.carleton.ca/housing and www.carleton.ca/isa Ottawa has an excellent public transport system run by OC transport (www.octranspo.com) providing two main bus routes and a light rail train to Carleton.
Opportunities for Supplementing Grant Stipend
These are few. There may be occasional openings as research assistants or in other ad hoc capacities on campus, but such opportunities are highly competitive. On the plus side, exchange students can use the sports facilities, the library, and other student services at no extra cost.
For further information on the program contact
Guillaume Gentil, Assistant Professor
School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
guillaume_gentil@carleton.ca
613.520.2600 ext. 3595
The Federal District of the City of México is the capital of the Mexican Republic and has a population of more than 20 million. México City, the ancient capital of the Aztecs, represents a microcosm of Latin America from pre-Hispanic times to the present from ancient pyramids to colonial and palaces to contemporary architecture. The city is full of museums and art galleries showing the work of Mexican and international artists, plazas with outdoor entertainment, street fairs, theater, night clubs, and markets of artesanías.
Universidad Nacional Aútonoma de México (UNAM)
UNAM, founded in 1910, is the most prestigious university in the country and is located south of the city. Many of its buildings are decorated with mosaics by the famous Mexican artist, Diego Rivera.
Graduate Faculty
Marianne Afzelius Akerberg
Francisco Raúl Sánchez Ávila
Marilyn Kirby Buck
Fernando Zuno Castaños
Marisela Rodea Colin
María del Carmen Cobos Curcó
Ilse Simon Heckel
Natalia Kosminina Ignatieva
Phyllis Phillips
Margarita Alina Doscaberro Signore
Roland S. Terborg
Monique Duquenoy Vercamer
Living in México City
The Centro de Enseñanza para Extranjeros (CEPE) has a list of rooms for rent with Mexican families who live near the university. The average monthly cost for a double with kitchen privileges is between $170 and $200 U.S. dollars per month. A single room averages $200 to $300 dollars. It is recommended that one stay in a hotel while searching for housing for the semester. For additional information, see: http://www.mexicocity.gob.mx
For further information on the program, contact:
Dr. Marisela Colín
Department of Applied Linguistics
colinr@hotmail.com
52.55.56220690
The provincial town of Cholula is home to sacred archeological ruins built to worship Quetzalcoatl. Surrounded by three of Mexico's highest volcanoes, Cholula welcomes weekend tourists who come to visit the ruins, and then sit in the town square to enjoy a meal and the view. The Spanish colonial city of Puebla is only 12 miles away. The fourth largest city in Mexico, Puebla is a modern city, offering posh shopping malls in contrast to the Mexican markets so popular in Cholula.
Universidad de las Américas, Puebla
The Universidad de las Américas, Puebla (UDLAP) is a private university dedicated to teaching and research. The total enrollment is slightly over 8,000 students. The university has gymnasiums and a heated swimming pool, an international film series, and a broad variety of cultural events such a music, dance and theater. Classes begin the second week of August, and continue through to the first week of December, to be followed by an examination period that runs to December 17th. There is a short recess at the beginning of November to celebrate the Day of the Dead.
Graduate Faculty
| Christopher J. Hall | Vocabulary development, psycholinguistics |
| Amanda S. Holzrichter | Sign linguistics, language acquisition, psycholinguist |
| Roberto Herrera | Syntax, Language Acquisition |
| Connie Johnson | Individual learning differences, teacher training |
| Vanessa Marchand | Discourse analysis, pragmatics |
| Patrick H. Smith | Literacy, bilingualism and bilingual education |
Living in Cholula, Puebla
Residential college rooms are approximately 15,000 pesos per semester and homestays are approximately 24,000 pesos. For information about college rooms, check this link: http://www.udlap.mx/internacionales.html For information about off-campus housing, you will need to check bulletin boards located in the university Social Center. Public transportation in Cholula and Mexico is generally safe, efficient, and inexpensive.
Opportunities for Supplementing Grant Stipend
Students who have completed 18 graduate semester hours are eligible to be Graduate Teaching Assistants in undergraduate language classes. However, because foreign students cannot legally work in Mexico, the pay for GTAs will most probably be applied to university lodging. Pay scales vary according to the year in which the undergraduate and other graduate degrees were earned.
For more information, please contact the Graduate Coordinator.
Dr. Roberto Herrera
herrera@mail.udlap.mx
(52) (222) 229 – 3134
1. Complete the general application form provided by your sending institution.
2. Submit a one-page application letter that specifies why you want to
participate in this program, how you feel that this experience would be
beneficial and complementary to your current academic program of study,
and what connection or impact if any you believe participation in this
program would have on your long-term professional/academic goals.
3. Request and submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members who are familiar with your academic work and can speak to your ability to deal with both the personal and professional demands of living and studying in a new environment.
4. Participate in an interview with the lead representative for the grant at your sending institution and one other faculty/staff member who is a stakeholder in the program.
5. If applying to study in a country where the language of instruction is not your first language, complete the necessary assessment procedures specified by your chosen receiving institution to verify your language abilities in the language of instruction at the receiving institution.
Please be aware that deadlines for making housing arrangements vary from
institution to institution. Early and prompt completion of the application
process will improve your chances for securing guaranteed, pre-departure
housing arrangements.
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| Country | Teacher or student? |
Time period | What is provided | What you provide | Benefits |
| Bogazici University in Istanbul (Turkey’s most prestigious university) | Student | One semester (fall) | Study Abroad grants through GSU Study Abroad Office, Department provides $500 towards airfare, free tuition | Visa, remainder of airfare, room and board | Study in another country, transfer credits to GA State, live in another country, language learning opportunities, make friends for life! |
| Korea's Daegu University | Teacher (part-way through one’s MA program) | One semester (fall) | Free room at International House, tuition waiver, paid 36,000 won per class taught, (approx. $34 a class, $816/month), study abroad grants through GSU Study Abroad Office | Visa, remainder of airfare, room and board | Teaching experience, studying Korean if desired, international experience, travel and tourism opportunities during a 5-week break in January and February, live in an amazing country! |
| China, Tsinghua University, Beijing (one of China’s most prestigious universities) | Teacher (part-way through one’s MA program) | One year (fall through mid-June) | Free room and board, $20,000+/year | Airfare | Teaching experience, studying Chinese if desired, live overseas, travel and tourism opportunities during a 5-week break in January and February, live in an amazing country! |
| Tsinghua University, English Summer Camp | Teacher | 3 weeks: June 30th through July 23rd | A stipend amounting to 10,000 RMB (approx. $1,200), room and board, 80 hours free internet connection, weekends free for shopping, travel, sightseeing | Airfare, teaching classes, supervising activities | 3 weeks in China, teaching experience, FUN! |
| Beijing University (one of China’s most prestigious universities) | Teacher | One year (August 25 through July 31) | 4,000 RMB per month (approx. $500.00), free lodging, round trip air fare. | Teaching experience, professional conduct, food. | Teaching experience, studying Chinese if desired, live overseas, travel and tourism opportunities, two 7-day holidays during term (May Day and National Day) and holiday between terms |