302162 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

GradDipTESOL(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 023981A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is for qualified teachers who want concentrated work in the theory and practice of teaching English as a second language. Although the course is practical in nature, its theoretical basis allows students to make professional development a natural part of their teaching careers. It is designed to meet the needs of teachers who want to work in Australia or overseas, and is open to international students.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An approved bachelor degree or equivalent, a relevant teaching qualification and appropriate teaching experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Under certain circumstances, students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate TESOL will be eligible for up to 100 credit points recognition of prior learning.

Duration and Availability

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

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Course Organisation

Students study seven core units and one elective. Possible electives include units in Korean language, Chinese language, Japanese language, Indonesian language and units in research methods. Students whose first language is not English may be required to take units in English language development.

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.3 #	Language Studies 572	3.0	25.0
304143	v.3	East Asian Sociolinguistics 519	3.0	25.0
304273	v.3	World Englishes 502	3.0	25.0
305917	v.2	Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 568	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
304144	v.3	Talking Across Cultures 500	3.0	25.0
304272	v.2	Language and Society 501	3.0	25.0
306788	v.2 #	Researching Language 500	1.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0

Available both semesters

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2008	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.