Graduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

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Comments about Graduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) - On Campus - Bedford Park - South Australia

• Objectives
  The course aims to: * facilitate the development of disciplinary knowledge in the area of second language acquisition, as well as the area of teaching English to speakers of other languages; * equip prospective teachers with the basic tools for classroom practice in the area of TESOL; * explore current theories and pedagogy in second language teaching; investigate classroom issues related to teaching TESOL; and critique second language teaching methodologies; * identify research trends in the field of teaching English as a Second Language. Learning outcomes On successful completion of the course students will be able to: * describe current teaching theories in second language acquisition; * identify issues related to teaching in a second language; * articulate and implement second language teaching methodologies; * comprehend the interaction between culture and language; * investigate the effect of English as a global language.
• Entry requirements
  Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution. However, the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature. CREDIT Eligible students may be granted 18 units of credit for successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language.
• Academic title
  Graduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
• Course description
  The Graduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language is a 36-unit program of study offered by the Faculty of Education, Humanities, Law and Theology. The course is designed to be completed in one year of full-time study, or the equivalent part-time study.
  
  PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]
  
  To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language a student must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:
  
  ESOL8701
      
  
  Second Language Classroom Research 1
      
  
  6
  
  ESOL8703
      
  
  ESL Methodology
      
  
  6
  
  ESOL8704
      
  
  ESOL Pedagogy
      
  
  6
  
  ESOL8705
      
  
  How English Works
      
  
  6
  
  ESOL8706
      
  
  English as a Global Language
      
  
  6
  
  LING8702
      
  
  Language, Culture and Communication
      
  
  6

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