Major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MJ0120.2)
Faculty:
Faculty of Education
Discipline:
Academic Program Area - Education
Credit Points:
18 or 21
Information for Current Students
- Version 2 - Start Date: 01/01/2009 End Date: Current Version
Introduction:
This major is closed to students who commenced in 2019 or later. English is now the most widely spoken language of international communication, and there is a demand for English teachers all over the world. This major introduces students to the key theoretical concepts supporting the profession of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Students will learn about the complexities of language itself and its function in communication, they will gain understandings of the processes of language acquisition, and will be exposed to up-to-date methodologies of language teaching. Students wishing to complete a 21 credit point major are required to take an additional three credit points from the list of unit choices.
Assumed Knowledge:
ACT: English (T) major; NSW: English Advanced or equivalent
Requirements
Please Note: Units marked with an * are no longer active, however students who have completed these units may still count them towards completion of this major or minor.
Referenced Courses
- 125JA.1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
- 216JA.1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
- 217JA.1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
- 218JA.1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
- 219JA.1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations
- 429AA.5 Bachelor of Arts
- 429AA.6 Bachelor of Arts
- 793AA.8 Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
- 798AA.5 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
- 798AA.6 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
- 799AA.3 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology
- 799AA.4 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology
- 799AA.5 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology
- 801AA.4 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- 801AA.5 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- 801AA.6 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- 802AA.5 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management
- 802AA.6 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management
- 804AA.3 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- 986AA.2 Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communication
- 987AA.2 Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Journalism
- 988AA.2 Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 989AA.2 Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Public Relations