Course code: 2501 + Total credit points required: 72 + 18
months full-time, 3 years part-time + On-campus (Clayton)
Contact: Dr Margaret Gearon (telephone +61 3 9905 2769, or +61 3 9905 2819
for initial inquiries)
* Offered on a cohort basis only.
The course is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade their professional practice in their LOTE classes and educators who wish to use these pathways as a basis for detailed research in bilingual or second language education.
Candidates will usually hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification
from a recognised tertiary institution or an approved post-Year 12 major (or
approved equivalent) in a language other than English, have demonstrated
proficiency in the language and hold a recognised teaching qualification. Prior
to enrolment, all students must have their proposed course approved by the LOTE
program coordinator.
Note that teachers who wish to upgrade their qualifications to be eligible for
a teaching position in their LOTE need to have completed the language
requirement prior to entering the course. Those who have only one LOTE unit to
complete may seek permission of the course coordinator to undertake this as
part of the postgraduate diploma.
Students who are not qualified LOTE teachers may be required to complete
designated units in LOTE methodology and practice.
Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points comprising one
of the following three options:
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
Research
core unit |
Research
core unit |
Research
core unit |
Program
elective |
Program
elective |
Program
elective |
Specialist
elective |
Specialist
elective |
Specialist
elective |
Specialist
elective |
Specialist
elective |
Research
thesis |
General elective unit (12 points) |
Professional
project |
Research core unit Students enrolled in (option 1) or who will be undertaking a professional
project (option 2) must enrol in:
Students MUST select a unit related to second language education and approved by course coordinator.
EDF6223 LOTE methodology |
General elective units Note that general electives do not need the course coordinator's approval
unless under exceptional circumstances (ie if the student wishes to enrol in a
unit from another faculty)
The research core unit is a corequisite for the research thesis. It may be taken concurrently with the research thesis or completed prior to the commencement of the research thesis. |
* EDF6224 is mandatory for those teachers wishing to be fully qualified for
employment with the Department of Education, Employment and Training who have
not already completed LOTE DipEd, or choose another postgraduate unit (for
qualified LOTE teachers only).
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should also consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program.
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