Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
| Official Abbreviation | GradCertTESOL |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 |
| Overview | The aim of the course is to provide a specialist professional qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It is offered at either adult or school level. Clinical Placement or Practical Experience: Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages will be required to complete fifty hours of ESL practice teaching and reach a satisfactory standard of proficiency as determined by a supervising teacher and/or staff member from the University. ESL practice teaching is arranged by UNE staff, if possible in your home area, but this cannot be guaranteed. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate for the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages shall hold a three-year teaching qualification or a degree and a one-year teaching qualification recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the award. |
| Academic Colours |
violet (BCC 179) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 24 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
(Unit codes or names in (brackets) indicate either a change or, where indicated, no longer offered. Students who have already completed units that are no longer offered will be credited towards their degree.)
| Program of Study | Course cps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Units: Complete all the following units |
24 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| EDLA403 | Language, Society and Culture | 6 | |
| EDLA402 (EDLA401:12) |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Methodology) |
6 | |
| EDLA404 (EDLA401:12) |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Methodology) |
6 | |
| EDLA410 | Linguistics for Language Teachers | 6 | |
| Total | 24 cps | ||
Course Plan
| For candidates studying Part-Time 24cps per year or 12cps per semester |
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|---|---|---|
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 | EDLA402 Teaching English to |
EDLA404 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages |
EDLA403 Language, Society |
EDLA410 Linguistics for Language Teachers |
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