Bachelor of Education (Teaching of English as a Second Language -TESL)

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The Bachelor of Education (Teaching of English as Second Language -TESL) programme is designed to give students academic and technical skills in broad areas. The programme combines the precise training in methods of teaching English and practice with the analytical tools of education. It teaches students a wide range of skills that are valuable for careers in government schools, private schools, and international educational organizations.

3 Years

Intakes: January, May, September

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (Teaching of English as Second Language -TESL) programme is designed to give students, the academic and technical skills in broad areas. The programme combines the precise training in methods of teaching English and practice with the analytical tools of education. It teaches students a wide range of skills that are valuable for careers in government schools, private schools, and international educational organizations. The programme is designed as a transformative program, which offers students, the education, training, and first-hand experience which are essential for successful international careers. The programme trains the students for current and future leadership responsibilities with the development of systematic understanding, decision making and communication skills.

Program Aim

The primary aims of the programme are:

  • Introduce students to the fundamentals of English language learning.

  • Nurture future teachers who are responsive to the needs of teaching and learning English as a Second Language environment.

  • Develop students to be competent individuals, equipped with language proficiency and other necessary skills to teach effectively.

  • Expose students to the issues in contemporary English education.

  • Cultivate students to become responsible individuals with integrated personality who can act as role models to the future generation.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Education (Teaching of English as Second Language -TESL) is in high demand for employers in a variety of industries. It provides students with thorough knowledge of Education by equipping the students with a detailed understanding and skill that is applicable to the workplace and beneficial to the graduate. Possible career options are:

· High School Teacher
· School Administrator
· Librarian
· Guidance Counselor
· Training and Development Specialist or Manager
· Instructional Coordinator
· Social Worker

  • Introduction to English Literature
  • Introduction to Creative Writing
  • Introduction to Linguistics
  • Semantics
  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • Learning Skills
  • Literature in English
  • Foundations of Literacy
  • Morphology
  • Public Speaking
  • Contemporary Issues and Trends in Education
  • Advanced English
  • Teaching of Writing
  • Teaching of Grammar
  • TESL Methodology
  • Leadership Skills and Human Relations
  • Theatre and Drama in ESL
  • Teaching of Reading
  • Media Resources in Teaching
  • Malaysian Government and Public Policy
  • Community Service
  • Teaching of Listening and Speaking
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Technology in Education
  • Research Methodology
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Language Testing and Assessment
  • Science, Technology, and Society
  • Environment Change and Sustainable Development
  • Curriculum and Syllabus Design
  • Cross Cultural Translation and Interpretation Between English and Malay
  • Educational Psychology
  • Research Project
  • Malaysia’s Multi-ethnic and Cultural Society
  • Teaching Practicum
  • Discourse Analysis

Discover Our Entry Criteria.

Category (1)

  • Sri Lankan GCE A-Level: A minimum of 3 "S" passes in approved A-Level subjects, in the relevant stream of study.
  • Or
  • Cambridge/Edexcel A-Level: A minimum of 3 "E" passes, in the relevant stream of study. Or
  • Or
  • Sat for GCE A-Level in a relevant stream of study plus successful completion of the Lincoln University Foundation Program (10 months).

Category (2)

  • Those without 3 A-Level passes as indicated in category (1) (a) OR (1)(b) but sat for A-Level examination in the relevant stream AND successful completion of the Lincoln University Foundation Program (12 months).

Category (3)

  • GCE O-Level: 6 passes including Maths and successful completion of the Lincoln University Foundation Program (12 months).
  • Science, Technology, and Society
  • Environment Change and Sustainable Development
  • Curriculum and Syllabus Design
  • Cross Cultural Translation and Interpretation Between English and Malay
  • Educational Psychology
  • Research Project
  • Malaysia’s Multi-ethnic and Cultural Society
  • Teaching Practicum
  • Discourse Analysis

Discover Our Entry Criteria.

  • Diploma, Higher National Diploma or an accredited qualification from a recognised University by LUC

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