2017 Postgraduate Courses
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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:

  1. The successful completion of 72 credit points comprising:
    1. 3 core subjects (18cp). EDGZ921 must be completed within the first 36 credit points and EDGT991 be completed towards the end of the degree;
    2. 7 subjects (42cp) selected from the TESOL specialisation; and
    3. 2 electives (12cp) selected from any Master of Education specialisation.
  2. 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)
Students must complete the following three core subjects (18cp):
EDGZ921Introduction To Research & Inquiry6Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018
EDGT984Theories of Second Language Learning6Autumn, EDU Intake Nov
EDGT991Researching TESOL Perspectives and Practices6Autumn, EDU Intake Nov
Plus seven subjects selected from the TESOL specialisation list below (42cp):
EDGT817Pedagogical Grammar6Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov
EDGT830Methodology in Second Language Teaching6Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov
EDGT835Teaching English in International Contexts6Autumn
EDGT838Professional Experience in TESOL6Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov
EDGT890Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education6Spring
EDGT931Oral Communication and Pedagogy6Autumn
EDGT932Second Language Literacy6Spring
EDGT934English Pronunciation and Prosody6Spring, EDU Intake Nov
EDGT940Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching6Autumn, EDU Intake Nov
EDGT976Text and Context6Spring
EDGT983Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments6Spring, EDU Intake Nov
EDGT985English in Specific Contexts6Spring
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

Last reviewed: 10 November, 2016