3931 - Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GDipEngIntLang |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 059120E |
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Course coordinator | Dr Farzad Sharifian |
Description
Graduate Diploma of English as an International Language is an interdisciplinary course designed for candidates who are interested in exploring the issues that are associated with the role of English as an international language. The course covers issues that relate to the socio-cultural, conceptual, and ideological considerations that relate to the spread of English around the world. It addresses issues such as the speaker's identity, teaching of English as an international language, and the use of English as a lingua franca in international professional contexts.
Objectives
Students completing this course will have:
- an understanding of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
- an understanding of the world view of the field of study
- a familiarity with the secondary literature in the field of study
- a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
- advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
- developed sound analytical skills
- developed the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively.
Structure
Students complete two 12-point core units and two 12-point elective units.
Requirements
Core units
- EIL4402 Renationalising English: Language, culture, and communication
- EIL4404 Issues in teaching English as an international language
Elective units
Progression to further studies
Students who complete the graduate diploma with a minimum credit average, may apply to enter the Master of English as an International Language.
Alternative exit(s)
After successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with a Graduate Certificate in English as an International Language.
Award(s) received on completion *
Graduate Diploma of English as an International Language
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.
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