UTS course code: C07092
Testamur title: Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching in TESOL
Abbreviation: GradDipLangTeachTESOL
Course fee: HECS/$200 per cp (local); $6,900 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 48

Overview
Course aims
Admission requirements
Advanced standing
Attendance
Course duration
Course structure
Course program
Assessment
Articulation and progression
Other information

Overview

The course is comprehensive and practical, and is designed for those interested in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and who do not already have an initial teaching qualification. The course specifically focuses on the teaching of adult students, and is not suitable for teachers who wish to work in the school sector.

The Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching in TESOL is an initial pre-service qualification for those who wish to work as teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) in Australia, or as teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in overseas contexts. The course is tailored to cater to the needs of participants who as yet have no teaching experience, as well as to the needs of participants with experience, but no recognised initial teaching qualification.

Course aims

The course aims to:

• develop your understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of adult language learners
• develop your understanding and knowledge of language, text, and context, relevant to teaching and learning English, and
• enable you to achieve a high level of competence as a teacher of English as a second or foreign language.

Admission requirements

The essential entry requirement is an undergraduate degree. Preference is given to applicants who have prior experience in ESL/EFL contexts.

Advanced standing

Advanced standing may be granted to applicants on the basis of prior teacher training or experience in the area of ESL/EFL. Advanced standing is decided on a case-by-case basis.

Attendance

Days and times depend on timetabling. Some subjects are available in distance mode and these do not require attendance at lectures. Professional Practice subjects are usually run over three or four Saturday workshops

Course duration

The Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching in TESOL is normally completed over two years of part-time study. It is also possible to complete the course as a full-time student over a shorter period of time.

Course structure

The Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching in TESOL consists of eight compulsory subjects comprising a total of 48 credit points. Each subject is worth 6 credit points.

Course program

Typical full-time program

Footnote:
1. This subject is also offered in distance mode. A non-refundable administration fee applies to all subjects where students choose distance mode (to apply from 2004). This fee is $50 per distance subject (pending final UTS approval).

Typical part-time program

Spring semester
015422 Linguistic Foundations for Language Teachers 6cp
015158 Language Development¹ 6cp

Spring semester
015253 Professional Experience 2: Teaching and Learning in Context 6cp
015125 Phonology and Pronunciation 6cp

Footnote:
1. This subject is also offered in distance mode. A non-refundable administration fee applies to all subjects where students choose distance mode (to apply from 2004). This fee is $50 per distance subject (pending final UTS approval).

Assessment

Assessment tasks for subjects in this course may include essays, journals, units of work as well as take-home or in-class examinations. Assessment is criterion-referenced. This means assignments are assessed on whether they meet certain criteria. Most subjects are graded according to the range of grades adopted by the University, others are assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.

Articulation and progression

The Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching in TESOL articulates into the Master of Arts in TESOL (C04180), Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (C04182), and Master of Arts in Language and Literacy (C04181). On completion of the Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching in TESOL, you may be eligible for a maximum of 24 credit points advanced standing towards these Master's degrees.

Other information

For further information about this course, contact:

telephone (02) 9514 3900
email education@uts.edu.au