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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | 2017
Overview
The Master of Education (TESOL) is a higher degree for both professional educators and for those who are interested in pursuing a research program. It is designed for those with teacher qualifications and experience, particularly in the ESL/ EFL field.
The Master of Education introduces participants to contemporary trends and issues in research, theory and practice. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of areas such as second language development, discourse analysis, pedagogical grammars, research methods, language assessment, English for specific purposes, and computer assisted language learning.
Teaching accreditation by the Department of Education (DE) is dependent upon subject choice.
In addition to being available in Autumn and Spring session, this specialisation is also available in EDU Intake November via distance mode only.
Course Structure
The MEd (TESOL) requires:
- The successful completion of 72 credit points comprising:
- 3 core subjects (18cp). EDGZ921 must be completed within the first 36 credit points and EDGT991 be completed towards the end of the degree;
- 7 subjects (42cp) selected from the TESOL specialisation; and
- 2 electives (12cp) selected from any Master of Education specialisation.
- No more than 4 subjects (24cp) will be at 800 level.
Qualified teachers who are seeking formal accreditation as an ESL teacher through the Department of Education should study the following foundation subjects: EDGT817, EDGT830 and EDGT838. EDGT983 is recommended as an elective for those seeking ESL accreditation through the Department of Education.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Students must complete the following three core subjects (18cp): | |||
EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
EDGT984 | Theories of Second Language Learning | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
EDGT991 | Researching TESOL Perspectives and Practices | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
Plus seven subjects selected from the TESOL specialisation list below (42cp): | |||
EDGT817 | Pedagogical Grammar | 6 | Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
EDGT830 | Methodology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
EDGT835 | Teaching English in International Contexts | 6 | Autumn |
EDGT838 | Professional Experience in TESOL | 6 | Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
EDGT890 | Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education | 6 | Spring |
EDGT931 | Oral Communication and Pedagogy | 6 | Autumn |
EDGT932 | Second Language Literacy | 6 | Spring |
EDGT934 | English Pronunciation and Prosody | 6 | Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
EDGT940 | Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
EDGT976 | Text and Context | 6 | Spring |
EDGT983 | Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments | 6 | Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
EDGT985 | English in Specific Contexts | 6 | Spring |
Plus two elective subjects chosen from the TESOL subjects listed above, or from any other Master of Education specialisation (12cp) |
Please note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The University of Wollongong is recognised by the Department of Education (DE) as a provider of ESL qualifications for primary/secondary trained teachers. DE accreditation will be dependent upon subject choice.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au