Unit Set Information

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code SPAAQY

This specialisation is designed for students wishing to teach Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in the lower secondary school setting. The units in this specialisation cover school curricula, teaching strategies and the development and assessment of teaching programs. Note: TESOL is available as a minor specialisation only.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to complete at least two years (four units) of degree level study in linguistics, languages or English studies. A strong academic record in humanities based units and /or experience outside of language/English studies would also be considered.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Margaret Louise MCALINDEN

Related Careers

Teacher, TESOL Teacher, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher

Employment Opportunities

This specialisation is for students wishing to become secondary TESOL teachers.

Specialisation Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
LAN6751TESOL Education Foundations10
LAN6752Secondary TESOL Education10

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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