Universidad Tecnológica del Sur

What you'll study

This master's trains students in the linguistic description of Spanish and in contemporary approaches to second language acquisition, curriculum design and classroom assessment. Core topics typically include:< /p>

• Theoretical foundations: contemporary linguistics for language teaching (morphology, syntax, semantics, phonetics and phonology) with attention to varieties of Spanish.
• Second language acquisition: cognitive and interactional perspectives on how Spanish is learned as an L2/Ln.
• Applied classroom methodology: task-based learning, content and language integrated learning (CLIL), communicative approaches and technology-enhanced instruction.
• Curriculum and materials design: syllabus construction, textbook evaluation and development of authentic teaching materials.
• Assessment and evaluation: formative and summative assessment, test design, validation and standard-setting for Spanish proficiency.
• Discourse and sociolinguistics: classroom discourse analysis, interactional pragmatics and language variation in multilingual contexts.
• Research methods: qualitative and quantitative methods, classroom-based research, action research and project design.
• Practicum or internship: supervised teaching practice in school or language-centre settings to apply methods and collect data for research projects.
• Master's thesis or professional project: an independent research dissertation or applied project that addresses a practical problem in Spanish language teaching.

The programme is normally offered with full-time and part-time options and combines taught modules, seminars, observed teaching practice and a final research or professional project.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally required to hold a recognised undergraduate degree in Spanish, linguistics, education, language teaching or a closely related discipline. Candidates with substantial professional experience in language teaching or curriculum work but with a different first degree may also be considered.

• Academic transcripts showing a solid foundation in language studies or education.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Spanish; applicants should be able to study and conduct research in Spanish (equivalent to an upper‑intermediate to advanced level).
• A curriculum vitae and a statement of purpose outlining professional goals and proposed areas of study.
• References (usually two) from academic or professional referees who can speak to the applicant's suitability for postgraduate study.
• Some applicants may be invited to an interview or asked to submit a short writing sample or lesson plan.

Career prospects

Graduates go on to a range of roles across education, publishing and language assessment. Typical career paths include:

• Secondary and tertiary Spanish language teacher or lecturer.
• Teacher trainer and professional development specialist for in‑service teachers.
• Curriculum developer and materials writer for publishers or educational institutions.
• Assessment specialist or item writer for language testing organisations.
• Educational policy adviser, programme coordinator or director of language centres.
• Researcher progressing to doctoral study in applied linguistics, language education or related fields.

The programme emphasises practical skills in classroom research and materials design, which are valued both in public education systems and private language schools across Spanish‑speaking contexts.

Why study at Universidad Tecnológica del Sur

Universidad Tecnológica del Sur offers a programme that integrates regional expertise in Latin American Spanish with contemporary international research in applied linguistics. The faculty combine experience in classroom teaching, curriculum development and empirical research, providing supervision for both practitioner projects and academic theses.

• Strong links with local schools and language centres facilitate supervised practicum placements and research opportunities grounded in real classrooms.
• An applied focus means students graduate with immediately usable skills in materials design, assessment and teacher development.
• Research-led teaching and small-group seminars support personalised supervision and collaborative projects with peers and faculty.

This master's is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in Spanish language teaching while developing applied research skills that improve classroom practice and educational outcomes.