304274 v.5 Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
GradCertTESOL(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Introduction
This course provides an introduction to basic principles of language teaching and the systems of language. Students take units in Language Studies, Teaching English as a Second Language (where the emphasis is on practical aspects of language teaching and learning), East Asian sociolinguistics and world Englishes.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A relevant Bachelors degree.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Under certain circumstances one unit will be granted to applicants holding the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) at an appropriate level.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is available through part-time study only.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 304141 | v.4 | Language Studies 672 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304144 | v.4 | Talking Across Cultures 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304273 | v.4 | World Englishes 602 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305917 | v.3 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 668 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 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.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
