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Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in TESOL |
Abbreviation: | GCertTESOL |
UOW Course Code: | 1164 |
CRICOS Code: | 020199C |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Education,TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Education |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | One session full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s) | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Course Description
The Graduate Certificate in TESOL provides an accredited specialist qualification* for teachers who want to teach English to speakers of other languages in Australia, internationally, to children, teenagers or adults.
The course consists of a choice of four subjects and includes a supervised TESOL practicum required by employer bodies. Participants can choose from a range of subjects which provide a foundation in second language teaching and learning. Despite its emphasis on practice, all subjects are underpinned by the latest research and theory in the field. Participants learn how to develop teaching programs and lesson plans, how to assess students’ language, how to teach the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as grammar and vocabulary.
This course is offered both on campus and by distance education (delivered primarily online for students who would otherwise not be able to undertake a postgraduate course at the University).
*Applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Students must complete 24 credit points from the TESOL list below.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Core Subjects: | |||
Methodology in Second Language Teaching | Autumn/Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
Professional Experience in TESOL | Autumn/Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
(On campus international students can substitute EDGT938 with the subject below. Please consult with the course coordinator for enrolment advice)
Field Experience Project in TESOL | Autumn/Spring | 6 |
* Elective Subjects - select at least 12 credit points from the below:
English Language: Learners' Problems | Autumn/Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
Teaching Speaking and Listening | Autumn/Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
Second Language Literacy | Autumn/Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
Teaching Pronunciation and Prosody | Autumn/Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
Teaching English in International Contexts | Autumn/Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching | Autumn/Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments | Autumn/Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
Theories of Second Language Learning | Autumn/Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
English in Specific Contexts | Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education | Spring | 6 |
* Please Note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not met.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au