304274 v.4 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).

Duration and Availability (HB)

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
304143	v.3	East Asian Sociolinguistics 519	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