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GC-TESOL

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Graduate certificate

Focus on the theoretical underpinnings of language acquisition and components of language.

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Course outline
  • Qualification
    Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Duration

    Duration

    6 months full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    100
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

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Special Study Period 1, 2024

7 August 2023

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Special Study Period 2, 2024

Applications now open!

9 May 2024

Special Study Period 3, 2024

6 May 2024

8 August 2024

Special Study Period 4, 2024

9 September 2024

7 November 2024

Course outline

Outline

Outline

This course prepares you to teach English to speakers of other languages. There is a strong focus on the theoretical underpinnings of TESOL, such as in the Transcultural Communication unit, where you will learn the challenges of language acquisition, and the Introduction to Language unit, where you will learn the components comprising languages.

There is also a strong focus on the practical aspects of language teaching and learning through the Materials Design and Assessment unit.

The combination of these aspects will inform your future practice as a TESOL teacher.

In this course, you will examine pronunciation, intonation, voice quality, spelling and sound systems, sentence structures, syntax, morphology and semantics, as well as examining a selection of the different varieties of English spoken throughout the world, including native English dialects.

The course includes a description and analysis of speech styles across a number of cultures including Aboriginal, Anglo-European and some from the Asia-Pacific, and you will learn methods and approaches to Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).

If you complete this course, you may also be able to transfer into the Master of Arts (TESOL).

Please note: This course is not available to onshore international students.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

What jobs can the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) lead to?

  • TESOL (EAL/D) teacher

What you'll learn

  • an ability to apply the theoretical principles and concepts which underpin contemporary TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) specific practices;
  • an understanding of the diverse needs of students and an ability to frame creative solutions to problems of pedagogy;
  • an ability to access key texts in the field, and to analyse critically key concepts in the field and an ability to synthesise information from a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives;
  • an ability to communicate effectively, including the ability to communicate key concepts relevant to TESOL;
  • an awareness of available technologies and an insight into how they can be used creatively to a specific advantage in TESOL;
  • an awareness of the importance of self-directed learning for professional growth and a demonstrated ability to take responsibility for individual intellectual development;
  • an awareness of the theoretical and practical implications for TESOL in a global context;
  • an appreciation of the value of cultural and linguistic diversity and its place in TESOL;
  • a demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team; plan a challenging and supportive learning environment.

My course helped me realise the value in providing meaningful experiences for my students. I now have the qualifications to apply for a range of jobs. If I wanted to teach English overseas, in regional or remote areas or at a refugee centre, these would now be options for me.

Megan Kenny

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A relevant bachelors degree and an approved teaching qualification* with an assessed practicum component.

* An appropriate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) qualification can be used as an approved teaching qualification.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.5

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2024 Fee year:

$10,171*

Domestic

Domestic

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2024

Special Study Period 1
  • On campus
  • Online
Special Study Period 2
  • On campus
  • Online
Special Study Period 3
  • On campus
  • Online
Special Study Period 4
  • On campus
  • Online

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

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Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: GC-TESOL
  • Last updated on: 28 March 2024

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