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Bilingual Education | Foreign Language | Language Acquisition
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Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Victoria University of Wellington's Language Teaching program offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in TESOL and NZSL Studies. Students gain a deep understanding of language teaching principles, language acquisition processes, and effective teaching methods. Graduates are highly sought after as language teachers in various educational settings, both in New Zealand and internationally.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Subjects:
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - UG & PG
- New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Studies
- Content:
- Principles and practices of language teaching
- Nature of language
- Processes and factors involved in learning a second or additional language
- Structure:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered
Teaching:
- Teaching methods:
- Faculty:
- Unique approaches:
- Translanguaging and multilinguage education is mentioned as an interesting area of research within language teaching.
Careers:
- Opportunities:
- Language teachers are in high demand globally, at all levels of education.
- Opportunities exist in New Zealand (e.g., teaching English to new migrants) and overseas (e.g., local and international education institutes).
- Other options include resettlement work, materials design, and language policy advising.
- Outcomes:
- Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel as language teachers or learners.
- They develop competence and confidence to teach effectively.
Other:
- Student support:
- Location:
- Wellington is described as a wonderful place to live, study, and teach, offering a variety of cultural, theatrical, sporting, and outdoor activities.
- Related subject areas:
- Asian Languages and Cultures
- European and Latin American Languages and Cultures
- Linguistics
- New Zealand Sign Language
- Pacific Cultures and Languages
- Te Reo Māori
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
Domestic Students:
- NCEA: University Entrance or equivalent
- Subjects: At least 14 credits in approved subjects at Level 2 or above, including:
- 3 credits in English (any standard)
- 3 credits in a language other than English (any standard)
- 2 credits in a social science subject (any standard)
- 2 credits in a mathematics subject (any standard)
- UE Literacy: Merit or Excellence in Reading, Writing, and Numeracy
- UE Numeracy: Merit or Excellence in Calculus or Statistics
International Students:
- Academic qualifications: Equivalent to New Zealand University Entrance
- English language proficiency:
- IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90 with a minimum of 20 in each section
- Other equivalent tests may be accepted
Additional Notes:
- Specific entry requirements may vary depending on the applicant's chosen major within the Language Teaching program.
- Applicants with non-standard qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- English language proficiency:
- IELTS: Overall score of 7.0 with no band score lower than 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 100 with a minimum of 24 in each section
- Other equivalent tests may be accepted
Additional Notes:
- Students who meet the general English language proficiency requirements but do not meet the specific requirements for their chosen major may be required to take additional English language courses before starting their studies.
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