Course description
Students are required to undertake the following compulsory and elective subjects to accumulate 150 points.
Compulsory subjects:
Students enrol in either 483-830 OR 460-731
Subject Semester Credit Points
483-829 Language & Language Acquisition
A study of the nature of the language learning task, including an analysis of spoken and written language, its acquisition and its use in bilingual and multilingual settings, together with an introduction to the implications of this for language teac... Semester 1, Semester 2 25
483-888 TESOL Methodology & Curriculum Design
A study of the nature of the TESOL methodology and curriculum design and evaluation in both child and adult English language learning contexts. Topics include the socio-cultural context of TESOL, including educational, cultural, historical and interg... Semester 1 12.50
483-830 TESOL Prof Prac:Supervised Teaching
Students undertake 22 days supervised teaching practice and observation in an appropriate TESOL setting. Teaching practice incorporates appropriate presentation and practice of the target language, both spoken and written; the design, implementation ... Year Long 12.50
460-731 TESOL Prof Prac:Supervised Teaching
Students undertake 22 days supervised teaching practice and observation in an appropriate TESOL setting. Teaching practice incorporates appropriate presentation and practice of the target language, both spoken and written; the design, implementation ... Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50
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
Elective subjects (select any two of the following):
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
460-684 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
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
International students must replace the compulsory subject, 483-830 TESOL Professional Practice: Supervised Teaching, with 483-642 TESOL Professional Practice: Supervised Observation, except where the Program Co-ordinator approves enrolment in 483-830 TESOL Professional Practice: Supervised Teaching .
International 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.
