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Master of TESOL

MC-TESOL Commencing 1 January 2022

Version 2 (1 Jan 2022 - onward)

Other versions of this course

Commenced 1 January 2020

Location
Curtin Perth

Duration
2 years

Award code
MTESOL(Curtin)

CRICOS Code
0101413

Course overview
Masters by Coursework:
Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for
professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9
qualifications.

This course is designed to develop and support the careers of graduate professionals
working in language-related areas.

Professional recognition

This course will not enable graduates to register as a qualified teacher in a school or
educational facility.

Entry and completion details

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Masters by Coursework:
Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic
and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/
(http://study.curtin.edu.au/) . Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually
require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience),
Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Any specific
course entry and completion requirements must also be met.

Credit for recognised learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit
reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for
formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study
and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at
http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
(http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm)

Pathway to further study

Graduates may qualify for entry to Doctoral degrees. For further details, see the
University website http://curtin.edu.au (http://curtin.edu.au)

Duration and availability

This fee-paying course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study, delivered
across four study periods per year.

Learning outcomes

Master Degrees (Coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study

which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student
preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose
from.

Units are offered over four, continuous study periods annually. A full-time study load is
two units (or 50 credits) in each study period, enabling the completion of a full-time load
of 200 credits per year.
The Master of TESOL provides students with the option of undertaking a course of study
which develops their skills in research leading to higher degrees, or a course of study
which is more directed to development of professional skills. Please ensure you discuss
your preferred course of study with your Course Coordinator to ensure the selection of
appropriate units.

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Course learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate an ability to apply the theoretical principles and concepts which

underpin contemporary TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
specific practices

2. Develop an understanding of the diverse needs of students and an ability to frame

creative solutions to problems of pedagogy

3. Demonstrate an ability to access key texts in the field, analyse key concepts critically
and synthesise information from a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives

4. Communicate effectively, including the ability to communicate key concepts relevant

to TESOL

5. Develop an awareness of available technologies and insight into how they can be
used creatively to a specific advantage in TESOL

6. Engage with the theoretical and practical implications for TESOL in a global context

7. Develop an appreciation of the value of cultural and linguistic diversity and its place in
TESOL

8. Formulate and investigate problems, propose solutions to current practices, and

reflect critically on the relevant empirical and theoretical literature

9. Demonstrate capacity for independent self-directed learning; critically evaluate

personal performance through a range of learning interactions; respond to feedback
with a view to development as a reflective practitioner and lifelong learner

Additional course expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study
materials.

Course structure

Year 1

Complete the below

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Code Title Credits

EDUC5006 Creative Technologies (/units/unit-pg-creative- 25

(/units/unit-pg- technologies--educ5006v1)
creative-
technologies--
educ5006v1)

EDUC5019 Introduction to Language (/units/unit-pg-introduction- 25

(/units/unit-pg- to-language--educ5019v1)
introduction-to-
language--
educ5019v1)

EDSC5022 Managing the Learning Environment (/units/unit-pg- 25

(/units/unit-pg- managing-the-learning-environment--edsc5022v1)
managing-the-
learning-
environment--
edsc5022v1)

EDUC5021 Materials Design and Assessment (/units/unit-pg- 25

(/units/unit-pg- materials-design-and-assessment--educ5021v1)
materials-design-
and-assessment--
educ5021v1)

EDUC5033 Mentoring, Coaching and Tutoring (/units/unit-pg- 25

(/units/unit-pg- mentoring-coaching-and-tutoring--educ5033v1)
mentoring-
coaching-and-
tutoring--
educ5033v1)

EDUC5023 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 25

(/units/unit-pg- Methodologies (/units/unit-pg-teaching-english-to-
teaching-english- speakers-of-other-languages-methodologies--
to-speakers-of- educ5023v1)
other-languages-
methodologies--
educ5023v1)

EDUC5005 Theories of Development and Learning (/units/unit-pg- 25

(/units/unit-pg- theories-of-development-and-learning--educ5005v2)
theories-of-
development-and-
learning--
educ5005v2)

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Code Title Credits

EDUC5025 Transcultural Communication (/units/unit-pg- 25

(/units/unit-pg- transcultural-communication--educ5025v1)
transcultural-
communication--
educ5025v1)

Year 2

Complete the below

Code Title Credits

LING6000 Language Acquisition (/units/unit-pg-language- 25

(/units/unit-pg- acquisition--ling6000v2)
language-
acquisition--
ling6000v2)

LING6001 Language in Society (/units/unit-pg-language-in- 25

(/units/unit-pg- society--ling6001v2)
language-in-
society--
ling6001v2)

EDUC6027 Language Teaching Course Design and Assessment 25

(/units/unit-pg- (/units/unit-pg-language-teaching-course-design-and-
language- assessment--educ6027v1)
teaching-course-
design-and-
assessment--
educ6027v1)

EDUC6025 Language Teaching Methodologies (/units/unit-pg- 25

(/units/unit-pg- language-teaching-methodologies--educ6025v2)
language-
teaching-
methodologies--
educ6025v2)

EDUC6015 Negotiated Capstone Project (/units/unit-pg- 50

(/units/unit-pg- negotiated-capstone-project--educ6015v2)
negotiated-
capstone-project--
educ6015v2)

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Code Title Credits

EDUC6041 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (/units/unit- 25

(/units/unit-pg- pg-research-methods-in-applied-linguistics--
research- educ6041v1)
methods-in-
applied-linguistics-
-educ6041v1)

EDUC6040 Special Topics in Applied Linguistics (/units/unit-pg- 25

(/units/unit-pg- special-topics-in-applied-linguistics--educ6040v1)
special-topics-in-
applied-linguistics-
-educ6040v1)

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to
ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal
composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within a
normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement
to undertake additional units.

Location and delivery

For start dates, please view the academic calendar
(https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/academic-calendar/).

Curtin Perth

2022 2023
Special Study Period 1 Special Study Period 1
Fully Online Fully Online
Internal
Special Study Period 2
Fully Online Special Study Period 2
Fully Online
Special Study Period 3 Internal
Fully Online
Partially Online Internal Special Study Period 3
Fully Online
Special Study Period 4 Internal
Fully Online
Special Study Period 4

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Partially Online Internal Fully Online

Internal

2024
Special Study Period 1
Fully Online
Internal

Special Study Period 2

Fully Online
Internal

Special Study Period 3

Fully Online
Internal

Special Study Period 4

Fully Online
Internal

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course
is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course
once

Information for international students

If you are an international student studying on a student visa, you must undertake a
full-time load in each study period. There may be additional admission criteria that
must be met. For more information, you can refer to the International Students’
(https://international.curtin.edu.au/) website. If you do not hold a student visa or are
studying outside of Australia, you have the option to study full-time, part-time
and/or fully online depending on course and unit availabilities as well as your in-
country visa requirements.

Acknowledgement of inherent requirements

I understand that all Curtin courses have compulsory and other core capabilities
that are essential for demonstrating the achievement of course learning outcomes
and graduation. If I am unable to meet or demonstrate those requirements, now or
in later during my studies, reasonable adjustments will be sought by the University
wherever possible to facilitate alternative ways of achieving of those requirements.
If reasonable adjustments cannot be accommodated, Curtin will discuss study
options to find an alternative course of study or an exit degree.

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Student rights and responsibilities

As a Curtin University student, you are part of the Curtin community and as such,
you have rights and responsibilities. Some relate to your work as a student, such as
academic integrity and copyright. Others relate to your use of resources and the
way you behave around other students. Students are expected to abide by the
University’s statutes, rules, by-laws, policies and procedures
(https://policies.curtin.edu.au/legislation/statutes_rules.cfm) as amended from time
to time. You can find further information about your rights and responsibilities
(https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/rights/) on the Student Essentials website.

Disclaimer of liability
You can access the full disclaimer of liability (https://www.curtin.edu.au/disclaimer-
of-liability/) on the Study website.

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