Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MN0105.1)
CLOSED FOR FUTURE ENROLMENT.
Faculty:
Faculty of Education
Discipline:
Academic Program Area - Education
Credit Points:
12
Information for Current Students
- Version 1 - Start Date: 01/01/2009 End Date: 31/12/2018
Introduction:
English is now the most widely spoken language of international communication, and there is a demand for English teachers all over the world. This minor 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.
Assumed Knowledge:
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Please Note: Units marked with an * are no longer active, however students who have completed these units may still count them towards completion of this major or minor.