About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at the University of Wollongong is designed for TAFE or vocational education teachers whose employers require an in-depth qualification, and for experienced educators seeking a higher specialist qualification in ESL teaching. The course offers sound theoretical and empirical foundations and extensive practical skills, providing the skills to teach English with a focus on international and local contexts and catering for diversity in the classroom. Graduates teach English across vocational, secondary and adult education settings in Australia and overseas.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Core (48cp)
8 units- EDGT976Text and Context
- EDGT934English Pronunciation, Prosody and Pedagogy
- EDGT985English in Specific Contexts
- EDGT931Oral Communication Pedagogy for Adult and Young Language Learners
- EDGT917Pedagogical Grammar
- EDGT939TESOL Theory and Innovative Pedagogy
- EDGT938Professional Experience in TESOL
- EDGT983Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
A three-year undergraduate degree, preferably including subjects related to the teaching of English (e.g., TESOL, English Literature, Applied Linguistics). No teaching experience is required.
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