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Griffith university

This program provides students with the opportunity to complete either the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics or the Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics provides a research pathway for students who plan to continue to higher degrees. This course gives the opportunity for students who plan to specialize as teachers of Languages Other Than English (LOTE) such as Arabic, Chinese and Japanese.The Master of Arts in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is for students who need further specialization as teachers of English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL). As part of the coursework, students will undertake a 20-hour practicum related to TESOL within this program. These specializations provide universally recognized qualifications in applied linguistics and TESOL where students can draw on key knowledge areas in the field, including second-language learning and teaching, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, second language curriculum development, language teaching methodology, linguistics and grammar, computer-assisted language learning and research methods in applied linguistics and TESOL.
Good teaching skills.
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.
Up on completion of this course students will find employment opportunities locally or overseas to teach English as a second or foreign language, teach a language other than English, work in leadership positions in language teaching institutions or work as a researcher. The honors program allows students entry to doctoral and other higher degree by research programs. This program does not lead to teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
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.
1.5 years full-time