Master of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Comments about Master of 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 in 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 outcomesOn 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 degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
• Academic title
  Master of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
• Course description
  The Master of Teaching English as a Second Language is a 72-unit coursework program offered by the Faculty of Education, Humanities, Law and Theology. The course is offered on a fee-paying basis and may be taken over four semesters full-time, or the equivalent part-time.
  
  PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]
  
  To qualify for the Master of Teaching English as a Second Language a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:
  
      * 36 units equivalent to a fourth year of study in the field of education, with an emphasis on learning and TESOL (credit for an approved four-year degree or for approved, relevant work experience will be granted within this component);
      * 36 units of core topics as follows:
  
  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