191704 v.4 Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers)
MA(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 023985G
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
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.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
|||
Year 1 Full Year |
|||||
| 307162 | v.2 | Language Project 600 | 1.0 | 50.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 1 |
|||||
| 12377 | v.4 | Language Analysis and Language Learning 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12378 | v.4 | Teaching and Learning Styles 683 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
|||||
| 12380 | v.5 | Language Analysis and Language in Society 682 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12381 | v.4 | Lesson Planning and Assessment 684 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Miri Sarawak 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: October 20, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J