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Language Teaching Methodology - Short course

This Information Pack includes a series of factsheets to support applicants to understand the program and to apply for admission.

The factsheets are:

  1. Program overview
  2. Location and Delivery Details
  3. How to apply

Please note that application for admission into this program must be made by close of business Monday, 10 May 2021.

If you would like further information, please contact our Academic Programs Team at Education.Staff@canberra.edu.au, attention to Serena Chong.

This program is an introduction to the principles of learning and teaching English and other languages in an era of globalisation and technological developments. Taking a practical approach, addressing a number of contemporary approaches to language pedagogy across all ages and levels. Based on the view of language as a fundamental tool for communicating meaning, the unit engages students in a discussion of the cultural and social contexts of language learning and teaching, and encourages them to take a principled, engaging, creative, and analytical approach to language pedagogy.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  1. Describe contemporary approaches to language learning and teaching in a globalised world;
  2. Explain how the key concepts and terminology in the field of language pedagogy can be applied in a variety of contexts.
  3. Apply/Design language learning tasks using key concepts; and
  4. Express your own beliefs about language pedagogy.

This short course program will not lead to the provision of a University award.

  • Blended delivery with Face to Face, Online and Self-paced components.
  • Dates
    • Starts: Wednesday 2 June 2021
    • Ends: Wednesday 14 July 2021
  • Time
    • Every Wednesday
    • 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Location
    • University of Canberra, Building 6 Level C Room 10
    • There will be a signage at the entrance to the building (see picture below), and to the room
  • More information

To apply successfully you will:

  1. Complete the application form (answering all questions) - click here to access the form (opens in a new window)
  2. Receive an emailed receipt confirming the information you provided on the form and asking you to:
  3. Send an email to eleni.petraki@canberra.edu.au, attaching copies of any relevant supporting documents, which may include:
    • Award certificates
    • Evidence of your English language proficiency eg.
      • IELTS
      • TOEFL
      • Pearson Test of Academic English
      • Cambridge English Scale.
    • Official English language translations of any documents not in English.

The University will contact you immediately if further information or documents are required.

Once your application has been processed you will receive confirmation of the outcome by email.