Introduction

• MA in TESOL / ELT Materials Development

The Department of English Education offers a Master of Arts in TESOL and/or ELT materials development as it offers two majors. The TESOL program is for teachers and others who are interested in English language teaching. The aim of the program is to produce English teaching professionals who not only are experts in teaching but also can conduct research and classroom-based investigations. The aim of ELT materials development program is to produce ELT professionals who are equipped with the theory and practice in the development of ELT textbooks, digital contents, and ELT programs. Students will learn how to analyze and evaluate existing ELT textbooks, digital contents, and second language programs. Students will have opportunities to plan and develop their own ELT textbooks, contents, and programs and learn how to use their products in the field of ELT. In addition, IGSE offers the Korean language and culture program for international students to learn and experience Korean culture.

• PhD in Applied Linguistics

Our Ph.D. program in Applied Linguistics focuses on cultivating experts in language education, assessment, and linguistic data analysis by integrating cutting-edge information technology (IT) into research and practice. The program offers in-depth training in AI-driven language education and assessment, computational and corpus linguistic analysis of spoken and written language, and the development of curricula and digital learning materials. Students also gain expertise in analyzing vocabulary, grammar, and content difficulty, as well as comparing learner proficiency with content difficulty to design personalized language learning programs. Through this comprehensive approach, the program systematically fosters essential research and practical competencies for language education in the digital era.

Program objectives

• MA Program
• TESOL

To provide training in various theoretical aspects of English teaching and second language acquisition so that graduates will have the fundamental knowledge needed to be competent English teachers and English education professionals.

To advance one’s knowledge and skills of English language teaching through professional development initiatives.

• ELT Materials Development Program

To foster ELT experts who can combine theory and practice in the development of ELT textbooks, digital contents, and ELT programs.

To cultivate ELT planners and authors by teaching the overall process of planning, writing, editing, developing, distributing, and utilizing ELT textbooks and digital contents through professional, practical courses.

To cultivate ELT program developers and managers by teaching the overall process of planning, development, operation, and evaluation of ELT programs through professional, practical courses.

• Korean Language and Culture

To learn the Korean language and culture

To learn about Korean history and society

To become a global citizen with multicultural experience

• PhD Program

- Applied Linguistics

This Ph.D. program is designed to equip scholars with the expertise needed for advanced research and practice in language education. It emphasizes key areas such as language instruction, assessment, curriculum design, and digital learning content development. With a strong focus on integrating emerging digital technologies, the program enables students to explore innovative research methodologies and develop a well-rounded foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of the field.

- Key areas of focus include:

Advancing research proficiency in applied linguistics

Enhancing computational and corpus-based analysis of spoken and written language

Gaining expertise in AI-driven language assessment theories and applications

Developing psychometric skills for language test design and evaluation

Acquiring statistical techniques for analyzing spoken and written text data

Strengthening programming capabilities for linguistic data analysis and research automation

This approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to contribute to the evolving landscape of language education and assessment.