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Graduate Diploma in TESOL
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Diploma in TESOL |
Abbreviation: |
GDipTESOL |
My University: |
TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Education |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring (on campus and distance) |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
669 |
CRICOS Code: |
020206J |
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL provides a substantial specialist qualification for working in the English language teaching area. It meets the specific professional development needs of a broad range of English language teachers and educators. Participants can choose from a range of subjects which provide a foundation in second language teaching and learning. The course includes a supervised TESOL practicum - a requirement of most employers. Applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements.
The course prepares students to work in a wide variety of contexts in Australia and internationally with children, teenagers and adults. It provides students with in-depth understanding of areas such as second language development, systems of language and computer assisted language learning along with practical skills in second language teaching and learning. While it has a strong practical core, it has a greater emphasis on theory than the Graduate Certificate in TESOL.
This course is offered both on campus and through distance education.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must meet the normal University requirements for Graduate Diploma entry, i.e., a three-year Bachelor degree or equivalent.
Course Requirements
Students must take 48 credit point chosen from the TESOL subjects listed below.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
English Language: Learners' Problems |
6 | |
Methodology in Second Language Teaching* |
6 | |
Teaching Speaking and Listening |
6 | |
Second Language Literacy |
6 | |
Teaching Pronunciation and Prosody |
6 | |
Teaching English in International Contexts |
6 | |
Field Experience Project in TESOL* |
6 | |
Professional Experience in TESOL* |
6 | |
Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching |
6 | |
Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments |
6 | |
Theories of Second Language Learning* |
6 | |
Teaching English in Specific Contexts |
6 | |
Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education |
6 | |
* EDGT930, EDGT984 and one of EDGT937 or EDGT938 are compulsory core subjects in the GDipTESOL
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: ssc@uow.edu.au