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TCSOL/TESOL/TJSOL Summer Certificate Program in Osaka | Online

2022/02/02 UPDATE

ANNOUNCEMENT (April 1st 2022): In response to the COVID19 pandemic, the Osaka 2022 Summer Program is offered ONLY online.

The Center for International Foreign Language Teacher Education (CIFLTE) at Teachers College, Columbia University is now accepting applications for the 2022 TCSOL/TESOL/TJSOL Summer Certificate Program in Osaka, Japan. This collaborative program, sponsored by CIFLTE and Osaka Gakuin University (OGU), was developed by Columbia professors with the intention of providing participants with a strong foundation in linguistic theory while also developing their understanding of English, Chinese, and/or Japanese pedagogy with a focus on Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT). Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to receive cutting-edge pedagogy training by world-renowned instructors.

The TCSOL/TESOL/TJSOL Summer Certificate Program especially encourages applicants who are

MA students/graduates in English, Chinese, and Japanese Linguistics, Bilingual or Multilingual Education
College seniors in English, Chinese, and Japanese Linguistics, Bilingual or Multilingual Education
Teachers of English, Chinese, or Japanese looking to enhance their teaching expertise
Professionals considering a career change
Individuals seeking to acquire a new skill
Instructors interested in Task-Based Language Teaching

Students who successfully complete the TCSOL/TESOL/TJSOL Summer Certificate Program will receive a certificate jointly issued by Teachers College, Columbia University and Osaka Gakuin Univeristy to acknowledge their participation and achievement in the program. Attending the TCSOL/TESOL/TJSOL Summer Certificate Program will also give a significant advantage to applicants who decide to continue on to the TCSOL One-year Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. With the foundation that the summer program provides, students will be better equipped for the rigorous program at Teachers College. Application priority will be given to students who demonstrate their ability during the summer program. Additionally, applicants who successfully complete the summer program will be eligible for a reduction of the tuition fee for the one-year courses should they be admitted to the TCSOL Program at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Program Dates

July 18th, 2022 - August 12th, 2022 (U.S.ET)

Location

Online

Program Dates Courses Time (U.S. ET)
TCSOL/TJSOL July 18-29
(7/18 ,7/19 ,7/20, 7/21, 7/22, 7/23, 7/26, 7/27, 7/28, 7/29)
Chinese/Japanese Educational Linguistics 6:00-9:00p.m.
TESOL July 18-29
(7/18, 7/19, 7/20, 7/21, 7/22, 7/23, 7/26, 7/27, 7/28, 7/29)
English Educational Linguistics 8:00-11:00a.m.
TCSOL, TESOL & TJSOL Aug 1-12
(8/1, 8/2, 8/3, 8/4, 8/5, 8/6, 8/9, 8/10, 8/11, 8/12)
Foreign Language Pedagogy 6:00-9:00p.m.

*All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Instructors

Dr. ZhaoHong Han
Professor of Language and Education in the TESOL and Applied Linguistics
Department at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Dr. Lening Liu
Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures and Director of the Chinese Language Program at Columbia University.

Dr. Vivian Lindhardsen
Director of the TESOL Certificate Program and the Community Language
Program at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Tuition and Fees

Application Fee (non-refundable)

Final: $100

Tuition Fee (non-refundable)

TCSOL only $1,950
TESOL only $1,950
TJSOL only $1,950
Dual * $3,900

In order to ensure your place in the program, the full tuition fee must be paid within two weeks of the date you were accepted.
Deferral may be granted for those admitted students; however, it may result in collection of the difference in increased tuition in such case.

*It is possible to complete two tracks at once. For those who are interested, please contact ciflte@tc.columbia.edu for further details.

Application and Tuition Fee Payment
To make a payment, please follow this link:https://commerce.cashnet.com/TCSOL

Late Fee
If the tuition fee is not paid within two weeks of the date you were accepted, an additional late fee of $100 will be added.

Apply

Please email your application materials directly to CIFLTE at ciflte@tc.columbia.edu

Deadlines

Please note that spots are limited. Applicants are accepted on a first-come basis, and only upon submission of a complete application and application fee.

Final deadline: June 19, 2022〔Applications have ended〕

Requirements

Applicants for the TCSOL/TESOL/TJSOL Summer 2022 Certificate Program should submit the following application items:

Application Form
Statement of purpose
Academic transcripts (digital copy)
English language proficiency test: EIKEN PRE-1 and above; TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
Application fee (Please click here to submit the payment)

Please send your application materials directly to CIFLTE at ciflte@tc.columbia.edu. We usually respond to all inquiries within a business day. If you don't receive a response within a day during work days, please email us again.

Please download the English flyer from the link below.

※The information above is based on the CIFLTE program page.

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