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Graduate Diploma In TESOL
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL is a coursework postgraduate
Diploma designed to meet the specific educational development
needs of a broad range of English language teachers and educators.
The course is designed to cover the generic professional skills
for all those who work in the TESOL area in a variety of settings
- business, industry, community education, government and
private organisations. Candidates will pursue theoretical
studies and demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a special
project/practicum.
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL may also serve as an alternative
form of entry into the Master of Education, which requires
a formal background in the discipline of Education.
Course Costs:
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL is a fee-paying program.
The GDipTESOL is also available by distance education as a
fee-paying program.
Entry
Candidates must meet the normal University requirements for
Graduate Diploma entry, ie a three year Bachelor degree or
equivalent.
Pattern of study
Candidates will be required to complete
1. 24 credit points chosen from 200-300 level subjects , ie
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDUE317 |
English Language:Examining Learners' Problems
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6
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| EDUL240 |
Materials and Technology in Second Language
Teaching |
6
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| EDUE319 |
Programming and Methodology in Second Language
Teaching |
6
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| EDUL330 |
Practicum or Project in Language Teaching |
6
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plus
2. The following two subjects:
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDGA976 |
Text and Context |
8
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| EDGA984 |
Language and Learning in TESOL |
8
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plus
3. A choice of one of the following electives
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDGA981 |
Second Language Literacy |
8
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| EDGA983 |
Assessment in TESOL |
8
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| EDGA988 |
Aspects of Linguistics for TESOL |
8
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Enquiries regarding this program should be directed to the
TESOL Program Co-ordinator, Dr Bev Derewianka
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