The EIL program is an interdisciplinary and international program. The program's goal is to develop first - rate scholars of English for academic careers - teaching, or for research careers. Students will be expected to develop a strong specializationin English Linguistics, Instruction, or Assessment and Evaluation, or some combination of these. Students should also master English to gain knowledge and access to information and state-of-the-art technology in the international community for academic and professional development.