C04245v1 Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Overview

UTS is a leading provider of postgraduate language and literacy courses, with academics who are published authors and internationally recognised experts in the field. This course meets the professional development needs of a wide range of English language teachers in Australia or internationally; teaching children, teenagers or adults. It caters to those seeking an initial teaching qualification in teaching English to adult speakers of other languages. It is also well suited to applicants who already possess a teaching qualification and wish to gain a specialist degree in the field as they are eligible for credit recognition. The course consists of subjects that equip teachers with skills and in-depth knowledge in the areas of teaching practice, pedagogical grammars, global Englishes, discourse analysis, phonology and pronunciation, language teaching technologies, language development, language for specific purposes and more.

This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a specialist area and to understand in more detail the theoretical basis of TESOL practice. The course is tailored to cater to the needs of participants who as yet have no teaching experience, as well as to the needs of participants with experience but no recognised initial teaching qualification. The subjects are designed for those with teacher qualifications and experience, particularly in the field of TESOL. The course features flexible study options with classes held at times suitable for full-time workers. Students who receive a minimum of 24 credit points of credit recognition may complete the course by distance, but only if relevant distance subjects are selected.

The course explicitly meets the needs of students and educators in the following contexts:

• working with migrants and Indigenous students across all levels of education
• teachers wishing to change discipline areas
• teaching English in countries outside of Australia
• international students wishing to study TESOL at master's level.

Course aims

The course aims to produce TESOL teachers who are knowledgeable, reflective and engaging in their practice, have well developed interpersonal skills, are keen to put current developments in learning and teaching into practice, and have a commitment to lifelong learning.

Career options

Career options include a teacher of English as a second language in Australia or a teacher of English in overseas contexts (applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements).

Credit recognition

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-and-a-half-year, full-time or three-year, part-time basis.

Students who receive a minimum of 24 credit points of credit recognition may complete the course by distance, but only if relevant distance subjects are selected.

Course structure

The course comprises 72 credit points, made up of five compulsory core subjects (totalling 30 credit points) and seven elective subjects (totalling 42 credit points).

Course program

The following examples show typical full-time and part-time programs for qualified teachers with credit recognition, and without credit recognition for those seeking an initial teaching qualification. Qualified teachers who receive a minimum of 24 credit points of credit recognition may complete the course by distance, but only if relevant distance subjects are selected.

Articulation with UTS courses

Other information

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