Course Content

The TESOL programme is designed to provide individuals with the necessary knowledge and qualifications to teach English to speakers of other languages and is presented within the framework of a Christian worldview. It has a balanced focus in teaching the different skills TESOL professionals need and will provide students with:

• Sound understanding of how to teach English language forms and functions
• An awareness of cultural issues connected with language teaching and help students develop a sensitivity to cultural diversity
• An awareness of the diverse factors in teaching adult language learners and help students develop strategies to address the challenges

Professional Outcomes

On completion of the TESOL programme opportunities for graduates may include:

• Teaching in professional English language programmes helping migrants and refugees gain language skills
• Teaching international students in English language schools or overseas universities, colleges and schools
• Working overseas in cross-cultural Christian ministries assisting in English language development.

Course Subjects
 

 
NOTE: TESOL may be studied as a major (8 subjects) or minor (4 subjects) in a Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) or a Bachelor of Intercultural Studies. A practicum is taken in the final semester of TESOL study and the eighth subject, an elective, can be done at any point in the programme.

Useful Information

ATAR: 65
Course Duration: 3 years full time or equivalent part time.
Location: On campus or external
Intake: February and July
Prerequisites: Completion of Year 12 (either SACE or IB) or qualify for mature age entry

Contact:
Lesley Houston
TESOL and ESL Coordinator
Call 08 8373 8777