The Master of Arts (Teaching English as a Second Language) is a 72-unit coursework program offered by the Faculty of Education, Humanities and Law.
The course is offered over four semesters full-time, or the equivalent part-time.
Admission requirements
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
Course aims
This course aims to:
- develop disciplinary knowledge in the field of second language acquisition
- develop specific knowledge in the area of ESOL
- critique second language teaching methodologies
- comprehend the interaction between culture and language
- investigate the effect of English as a global language
- identify research trends in the field of TESOL
- develop an understanding of educational research.
Learning outcomes
Students will demonstrate their skills and knowledge by:
- describing current theories in second language acquisition
- articulating second language teaching methodologies
- demonstrating second language teaching methodologies
- identifying pedagogical issues related to ESOL
- integrating their knowledge of educational research and TESOL to complete a research project.
Credit
Eligible students may be granted up to 18 units of credit for an approved four-year degree and/or relevant work experience. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language and/or the Graduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language or an approved equivalent degree in a related field may receive credit upon admission to the Master of Arts (Teaching English as a Second Language).
Program of study
To qualify for the Master of Arts (Teaching English as a Second Language) a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:
- 54 units of core topics
- 18 units of topics from a fourth year of study in the field of education (credit for an approved four-year degree or for approved, relevant work experience may be granted within this component)
Core - Year 1 & 2 topics
54 units comprising
EDUC9761 Approaches to Research (4.5 units)
ESOL8001 Second Language Learning and Teaching (4.5 units)
ESOL8002 Second Language Testing (4.5 units)
ESOL8003 Introduction to English Linguistics (4.5 units)
ESOL8004 TESOL Methodology (4.5 units)
ESOL8005 ESOL Pedagogy (4.5 units)
ESOL8006 English as a Global Language (4.5 units)
ESOL8007 Directed Studies in TESOL (4.5 units)
ESOL9000A Research Project: Directed Studies (4.5 units)
ESOL9000B Research Project: Directed Studies (9 units)
LING7102 Cross-cultural Pragmatics and Intercultural Communication (4.5 units)
Option - Year 1 & 2 topics
Select 18 units from the following
EDUC9731 Motivation, Cognition and Metacognition in Learning (4.5 units)
EDUC9732 Teaching to Develop Motivation, Cognition and Metacognition (4.5 units)
EDUC9733 The Psychology of Learning and Instruction (4.5 units)
EDUC9734 Applications of Psychology to Learning and Instruction (4.5 units)
EDUC9735 Research Design in Cognition and Instruction (4.5 units)
EDUC9736 Research Application in Cognition and Instruction (4.5 units)
EDUC9761 Approaches to Research (4.5 units)
EDUC9762 Introduction to Statistics (4.5 units)
EDUC9763 Survey and Questionnaire Methods (4.5 units)
EDUC9764 Methods in Ethnography (4.5 units)
EDUC9767 Assessment in Education (4.5 units)