Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Summary

The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (PGCertTESOL) is an ideal fast-track qualification for those who may have come to the career of English language education through an indirect route and wish to undertake professional development, or for graduates interested in entering the TESOL profession. It is also an ideal pathway to further postgraduate study in this discipline.

The programme and its courses are relevant for educators working in many kinds of English language development settings in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally, including the education of emergent bilinguals who are speakers of Māori, Pasifika, and other heritage languages.

Why study a Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL at UC?

Graduates from the programme will gain:

• research-informed understanding of the history and future trends of English language learning
• an understanding of the theories, practices, and politics of second language acquisition and language teaching/learning
• the ability to design and implement English language learning activities
• an appreciation of linguistic and pedagogical innovation and change.

This programme is taught entirely online, so is an ideal fit for people who are currently working or are based overseas.

Subjects and Courses

• EDME415 Learning and Teaching Languages
• EDME431 Foundations of Language Acquisition and Learning
• EDME632 Issues in Language Acquisition and Learning
• LING400 English Structures