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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : Code SPAAPM

This specialisation provides a foundation to language teaching and systems of language. This course is designed to develop and support the careers of language teaching professionals and graduates working in language-related areas in both adult and child learning contexts in Australia and overseas.

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Ho Chi Minh Open University, Mount Lawley
Online

Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse complex problems to generate creative solutions within adult and child language learning contexts.
  2. Critically analyse professional approaches, knowledge and skills for TESOL within a diverse range of educative contexts.
  3. Manage own learning within a collaborative learning environment.
  4. Transmit specialised knowledge, skills and ideas to audiences engaged in education.

Related Careers

TESOL teacher, EAL/D teacher, ELICOS teacher, ESL teacher, EFL teacher

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this specialisation can choose from a wide range of opportunities that require specialised language teaching knowledge and skills in all sectors of Education in Australia and overseas.

Specialisation Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
LAN6271Teaching ESL Learners15
LAN6172ESL Teaching Practice15
LST6281Understanding Language15
LST6282Using Language15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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