Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) specialisation course map
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For students commencing in 2009
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- The following course information is provided in addition to the official Monash Handbook entry for this course and is subject to change.
- Students who commenced their studies prior to 2009 should check their course requirements in the Archived handbook for the relevant year, or contact their Course/Pathway Adviser.
This pathway is aimed at teachers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in teaching English as a second language and teaching students from varied language and cultural backgrounds. It is also suitable for language teachers wishing to gain an accredited qualification or for those who wish to pursue research in English language teaching and learning. The program will assist in developing an understanding of the theory and practice of teaching English as a second language in a range of contexts (primary, secondary, tertiary) and the workplace in a country where English is not the official language. Specialist units include theory and practice of TESOL, issues in curriculum design and assessment in second and foreign languages, and advanced practicum in language teaching.
2500 Master of Education - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) specialisation course map
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Option 2 |
Option 3 |
| Research core unit (12pts) 1 |
Research core unit (12pts) 1 |
Research core unit (12pts) 1 |
| EDF6236 Language, society and cultural difference (12pts) |
EDF6236 Language, society and cultural difference (12pts) |
EDF6236 Language, society and cultural difference (12pts) |
| EDF6233 Theory and practice of TESOL (12pts) |
EDF6233 Theory and practice of TESOL (12pts) |
EDF6233 Theory and practice of TESOL (12pts) |
| EDF6238 Advanced practicum in language teaching: TESOL (12pts) |
EDF6238 Advanced practicum in language teaching: TESOL (12pts) |
EDF6238 Advanced practicum in language teaching: TESOL (12pts) |
Select ONE unit from:
- EDF6234 Curriculum design and evaluation in languages education (12pts)
- EDF6201 Theory and principles of bilingual/immersion education (12pts)
- EDF6210 Language testing and assessment (12pts)
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Select ONE unit from:
- EDF6234 Curriculum design and evaluation in languages education (12pts)
- EDF6201 Theory and principles of bilingual/immersion education (12pts)
- EDF6210 Language testing and assessment (12pts)
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Research thesis (totalling 16,000 words)
EDF6031 Masters thesis part 1 (12 pts) AND
EDF6032 Masters thesis part 2 (12 pts)
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| Elective Unit (12pts) |
Professional project (12pts) (8,000 words)
EDF6010 Professional project (A) OR
EDF6020 Professional project (B)
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Notes:
- Research core unit must be selected from the Faculty suite of research methodology units on advice from the course coordinator or supervisor.
3210 Postgraduate Diploma of Education - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) specialisation course map
Students may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma of Education - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) specialisation after completing 48 credit points comprising of the following units:
- ONE unit (12pts) from:
- Research core unit OR
- EDF6010 Professional project (A) OR
- EDF6020 Professional project (B)
- EDF6233 Theory and practice of TESOL (12pts)
- EDF6236 Language, society and cultural difference (12pts)
- EDF6238 Advanced practicum in language teaching: TESOL (12pts)
Course/pathway adviser
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