Program Overview

Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & Foreign Language Teaching (FLT)

The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) prepares students for a career in a wide range of professional contexts and leadership positions in Australia and internationally. This includes teaching English to speakers of other languages or a foreign language.

About this Course

The course integrates practical and theoretical issues, including teaching methodology, linguistics for language teachers, language acquisition, language and social context, language testing and assessment, curriculum design and evaluation, discourse studies, oral communication, and teaching practice. It prepares students for their future work at the interface of theory, research, and practice.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed Hanoi University's Graduate Diploma in TESOL, or its equivalent. Additional requirements for entry to compulsory practice units may apply depending on circumstances. There are no assumed knowledge requirements for this course.

Course Requirements

The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) requires 48 credit points. Students must pass 39 credit points of required units, 6 credit points of open electives, and 3 credit points from a restricted choice of units.

• Required Units:
  • Language Teaching Methodology G (11381)
  • Language Teaching Experience G (11382)
  • Language in Social Context G (11383)
  • Study of Language G (11384)
  • Language Testing and Assessment PG (11385)
  • Language Teaching Practice PG (11386)
  • Language Acquisition PG (11387)
  • Research Methods in Education PG (11389)
  • Curriculum Design and Evaluation PG (11390)
  • Oral Communication PG (11391)
  • Discourse Studies PG (11392)
  • Approaches to Grammar for Language Teachers PG (11393)
  • Professional Project in TESOL/FLT PG (11394)
• Open Electives: 6 credit points
• Restricted Choice: 3 credit points from the following units
  • Critical Reasoning and Academic Literacy PG (10436)
  • English Grammar PG (11388)

Typical Study Pattern

The standard full-time study pattern for this course is 2 years. Students can commence in either Vietnam Period 1 or Vietnam Period 3. The course is delivered in a blended mode, with a mixture of online and on-campus units available.

Course Information

• Course Duration: Standard 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 6 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
• Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the M TESOL/FLT will have advanced skills to interpret, apply, and conduct research. They will have advanced knowledge of language and language teaching and learning practice in a variety of educational, social, and cultural contexts.
• Awards: Master of TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching (M TESOL&FLT)
• Enrolment Data: 2023 enrolments for this course by location are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.

Scholarships

The University of Canberra offers various scholarships to support students in their studies.

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