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Graduate Diploma in TESOL
Overview
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.
The GDipTESOL can also be completed by distance
education, using online delivery technologies or print-based
study materials.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must meet the normal University requirements
for Graduate Diploma entry, ie a three-year Bachelor degree or
equivalent.
Advanced Standing
Candidates who have completed a Certificate in
English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) or equivalent qualification,
in addition to the normal Graduate Diploma entry requirements,
may be eligible for 24 credit points Advanced Standing, specified
as EDUE317, EDUE340, EDUE319 and EDUE336.
Course Program
| Subject |
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Credit Points |
| EDGT984 |
Theories of Second Language Learning |
6 |
| EDUE340 |
Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching |
6 |
| EDUE317 |
English Language: Examining Learners' Problems |
6 |
| EDUE319 |
Programming and Methodology in Second Language Teaching |
6 |
| EDUL336 |
Practicum or Project in Second Language Teaching |
6 |
| Plus subjects chosen from the following to
complete 48 credit points: |
| EDGT976 |
Text and Context |
6 |
| EDGT983 |
Assessment in TESOL |
6 |
| EDGT921 |
Teaching Reading to Second Language Learners |
2 |
| EDGT922 |
The English Sound System |
2 |
| EDGT923 |
Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary |
2 |
| EDGT924 |
Teaching Listening to Second Language Learners |
2 |
| EDGT925 |
Teaching Writing to Second Language Learners |
2 |
| EDGT929 |
Teaching Speaking to Second Language Learners |
2 |
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