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191704 v.4 Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers)


MA(Curtin)

Introduction

This course is designed for professionals already in the field of language teaching. The course, which concentrates on Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL), considers issues connected with TESOL teaching in Australia and the region and the teaching of Asian Languages within Australia. The School in which the course is run has particular expertise in teaching English as well as Modern Standard Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean. The course is designed for teachers intending to work in Australia and overseas and is available to international students.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An approved bachelor degree, a four year teacher qualification, or a postgraduate qualification or equivalent. A proven research background - for example Researching Language 500, which will allow for the successful completion of Language Project 600. Appropriate teaching experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Full Year

   
307162 v.1   Language Project 600 1.0 50.0
  50.0

Year 1 Semester 1

   
12377 v.3   Language Analysis and Language Learning 681 3.0 25.0
12378 v.3   Teaching and Learning Styles 683 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  75.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
12380 v.3   Language Analysis and Language in Society 682 3.0 25.0
12381 v.3   Lesson Planning and Assessment 684 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  75.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodAll*InternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Miri Sarawak CampusSemester 1 Y 
2004Miri Sarawak CampusSemester 2 Y 

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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