Master of Arts (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Full time Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak CampusCourse Key Info
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Field of Study Education
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Subject Teaching English
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Qualification Masters
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Course Fee From RM 32,000
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Course Duration 2 Years
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Intakes MarAug
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Study Mode Full time
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Institution Type Private University
Course Description
The Master of Arts (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is designed to meet the demand of degree holders for a postgraduate degree in TESOL.
This program aims to facilitate the development of disciplinary knowledge on second language acquisition, focusing on the area of teaching English to speakers of other languages; equip prospective teachers with the basic tools for classroom practice in the area of TESOL; explore current theories and pedagogy in second/foreign language teaching; investigate classroom issues related to teaching TESOL; critique second/foreign language teaching methodologies, discuss research trends in the field of teaching English as a second/foreign language and, enable students to explore and apply research methods and skills in TESOL.
Tuition Fees:
Malaysian students: RM 16,000 per year costing RM32,000 for the whole course
International students: RM 19,504 per year costing RM39,008 for the whole course
Graduate Certificate of Arts (TESOL) after completing the first four units
MAT4101 Phonology and Grammar for English Teachers
MAT4104 Methods and Approaches of TESOL
MAT5101 Theories and Practices: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
EDU60001 Nature of Learning and Teaching (online)
Graduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL) after completing the first eight units
MAT4103 Educational Management and Leadership
EDU60003 Curriculum Design and Assessment (online)
EDU60002 Digital Learning Environments or EDU60014 Design and Delivery for Online Learning (online)
EDU60004 Scholarly Teaching: To Explore, Evaluate and Improve or EDU60005 Dynamics of Diversity for Inclusive Learning and Teaching (online)
MA (TESOL) after completing 12 units and one research project
MAT6101 Methods and Approaches to Language Research (prerequisite to MAT6105)
MAT6102 Issues in Applied linguistics
MAT6103 Assessment in TESOL
MAT6104 World Englishes
MAT6105 TESOL Research Project
English proficiency
English language proficiency consistent with Swinburne policies for admission of local and international students to postgraduate courses will be required for entry into the course. Potential students must produce evidence of an advanced level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
English language requirements
Applicants may also take the Versant English Placement Test (EPT) in examination conditions to determine if they have met the required language proficiency level.
Applicants should have an approved undergraduate qualification in any discipline from a recognised university or college with a CGPA equivalent to a Malaysian CGPA of 2.5 or above.
