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Griffith university

Course Description

This program is designed for people who have already completed a degree and who are interested in gaining a TESOL specialization. This course focuses on the study of linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and second language teaching and learning. This graduate certificate can articulate to the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics/TESOL program.

Assumed Knowledge

Good communication and teaching skills.

Major Studies

Major studies includes enhancement of skills in teaching and learning preparing them with skills in the assessment of student learning and the evaluation of training programs. Understanding of the broad socio-economic and political context in which adult and vocational education and training is located. Development of knowledge about adolescents and adults, and learning and skills in and knowledge of training in workplace environments.

Eligibility Criteria

Professional Accreditation

Career Prospectus

Students can find employment opportunities locally or overseas to teach English as a second or foreign language. These include opportunities to teach locally or overseas at TAFE or technical colleges, private language schools, language teaching institutions for migrants.

Availability

Entry Requirements

A minimum score of 575 on TOEFL, an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 88 (no score less than 21) or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0.

Fees

9360

Duration

0.5 years full-time