Overview

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (or TESOL) is both the practice of teaching English as an additional language and the academic field which studies the learning and teaching of English. There are millions of people learning English across the globe, and a Master of TESOL will equip you … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study
72 Units

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Aims

This course aims to develop disciplinary knowledge in the field of second language acquisition and specifically in the area of TESOL. Students will develop the capacity to critique second language teaching methodologies and gain insights into the interaction between culture and language as it relates to TESOL, while investigating English language learning and teaching in diverse contexts. They will also identify research trends in the field of TESOL and determine how to appropriately use them in their own practice

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Debate current theories in second language acquisition
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Evaluate classroom issues related to TESOL
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Compare various second language teaching theories and methodologies, and communicate them (as well as the differences in them) to a range of audiences
4.
Evaluate the appropriateness of second language teaching methodologies and approaches and apply adaptations to a range of classroom teaching scenarios
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Examine current literature in the field of TESOL with an informed, critical perspective
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Defend their high level of knowledge and skills in TESOL research (Coursework with Research Component stream only)

Student progression rules

Students must achieve a GPA of at least 6 in topic ESOL9007 Research in TESOL to be able to continue in the coursework and research component stream. Students who do not receive the required GPA will instead take the coursework stream.

Note that students who wish to use their masters qualification to satisfy entry into a Flinders University research higher degree program are required to have completed at least an 18 unit research component.