Graduate Diploma of Arts (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus)

The Graduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL) is designed to meet the demand for a diploma course in TESOL. This 1- year course aims to facilitate the development of disciplinary knowledge in second language acquisition, focusing on the area of teaching English to speakers of other languages equip prospective and in-service teachers with basic and intermediate tools for classroom practice in the area of TESOL explore in-depth, current theories and pedagogy in second/foreign language teaching investigate classroom issues related to teaching TESOL and critique second/ foreign language teaching methodologies. The Graduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL) programme complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework and is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. It is taught by highly qualified and experienced lecturers trained in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom. Classes are conducted via blended delivery. Students will be able to complete the postgraduate diploma in 1 year (2 semesters). A semester is only 15 Weeks (inclusive of tuition weeks and final examination week). Weekly online discussions and tutorial sessions are conducted via Canvas learning management system to keep track of student progress. The programme also includes three units which are conducted fully online, giving students the ultimate flexibility to learn and study at their own pace and convenience.