ObjectivesStudents who have completed the Masters of TESOL course should be able to: * demonstrate a high level of competence in the management and teaching of English to speakers of other languages; * demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of TESOL; * have an understanding of the theory and practice of research in TESOL; * make effective use of the findings of educational writings and research in addressing TESOL-related professional problems; * have the depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to be a resource for colleagues in TESOL-related professional situations.
Academic titleMaster of T.E.S.O.L. (Stream 100B) Coursework
Course descriptionInternational students may also substitute 483-636 Teaching English in the International Context for the compulsory subject 483-603 Innovation and Change in Language Education if they wish.
Students must take:
Subject Semester Credit Points
483-603 Innovation & Change In Language Ed.
A study of key directions and innovations in language and literacy policy and programming in Australia and internationally. Topics include: the evolution of language and literacy teaching programs in different contexts; current issues in language edu... Semester 1 25
483-620 Second Language Assessment
A study of the theory and practice of second language assessment. Topics include: the purposes of language assessment, models of communicative language ability and their implications for assessment, the design of assessment instruments, assessing spe... Semester 1 25
and two of the following subjects:
Subject Semester Credit Points
483-626 Language Education: Functional Grammar
A study of systemic functional linguistic approaches to the study of English grammar and discourse, as these are relevant to the development of an educational linguistics. Topics include: a brief review of the history of the emergence of the theory, ... Semester 2 25
483-636 Teaching English in the Internat.Context
The subject examines the international debate on the nature and role of English in the world over the past 25 years. Issues of naming and variety are considered and the politics and economics of the spread of English is examined, as well as charges o... Semester 2 25
483-641 English for Specific Purposes
A study of the theory and practice of teaching English for Specific Purposes. Building on general TESOL methodology and curriculum design principles, topics in this subject will include definitions and the history of ESP, English for academic purpose... Semester 1 25
460-625 Negotiated Project in Education
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 25
460-626 Negotiated Project in Education 2
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 25
460-627 Minor Project in Education
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 12.50
460-628 Minor Project in Education 2
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 12.50
460-685 Linguistics and Sociolinguistics of CLIL
This subject will review the linguistic and sociolinguistic issues involved in content-based programs including such issues as general vs specific purpose language, the language of the discipline (and the integral relationship between them) and of th... Semester 2 12.50
460-684 Content Language Integrated Pedagogy
This subject focuses on content language integrated pedagogy, in particular issues in the methodology of teaching in a second or foreign language, including such areas as setting goals and objectives; models of Content Language Integrated Learning pr... Semester 2 12.50