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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (TESOL)

OVERVIEW

To produce education officers in the field of TESOL who are professional, dedicated, innovative and critical thinkers. This program provides specialized training in the field of education and also focuses on the subject matter specialization in the field of TESOL. Trainees are also exposed Interactive Multimedia courses as open elective subjects.

School of Educational Studies,
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia
http://education.usm.my/ 

Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters
Medium Instruction : English Language
Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

REQUIREMENTS

STPM KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM) DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS

i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

AND

ii. Obtain at least Grade B (NGMP 3.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
  • Malay Language
  • Geography
  • History
  • Economics
  • Communicative Malay Literature (Kesusasteraan Melayu Komunikatif)
  • Literature in English
  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics M / Mathematics T

AND

iii. Obtain at least a credit in English Language and a pass in Mathematics at SPM level.

AND

iv. Obtain at least Band 4.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

AND

v. Pass the MEDSI test and excel in the interview assessment.

 



Trained teachers are not eligible to apply for this program.

i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / UM Foundation / UKM Foundation / UiTM Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

AND

ii. Obtain at least Grade B (3.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Business Management
  • Business and Technology
  • Economics
  • Principles of Economics
  • Writing and Research Skills

OR

ii. Obtain at least Grade B (3.00) in three (3) subjects from the UiTM Foundation in TESL programme.

AND

iii. Obtain at least a credit in English and pass Mathematics at the SPM level.

AND

iv. Obtain at least Band 4.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

AND

v. Pass the MEDSI test and excel in the interview assessment.

 



Trained teachers are not eligible to apply for this program.

Possess a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

OR

Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 9 and obtain at least a Grade C in any two (2) subjects.

OR

Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 26 and obtain at least a score of 4 in any two (2) subjects at the High Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL).

OR

Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate of 68 and obtain at least a Grade C in any two (2) subjects.

OR

Hold other qualifications recognized as equivalent and endorsed by the University Senate.

AND

Obtain at least a credit in English and pass Mathematics at the SPM level.

AND

Achieve at least Band 4.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

AND

Pass the MEDSI test and excel in the interview assessment.

 



Trained teachers are not eligible to apply for this program.

FEES

LIST OF COURSE

Year 1

  • Education Psychology
  • Education Sociology
  • Education Philosophy
  • Introduction to Linguistics
  • Computer Software Application
  • Pedagogical Grammar
  • Effective Reading
  • Oral and Writing Skills
  • Basic Linguistics

Year 2

  • Curriculum & Teaching
  • Assessment & Education
  • Basic Counselling
  • Teaching Methods 1
  • Contemporary Grammar
  • Instructional Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • Morphology & Syntax
  • 2D , 3D Graphics & Animations
  • Teaching Training 1

Year 3

  • Instructional Tech Practices
  • Language & Literature
  • Teaching Methods 2
  • Multimedia Authoring
  • Language Courses
  • Language & Literature
  • Contemporary English Grammar
  • Development of Web-Based Instructions
  • Morphology & Syntax

Year 4

  • Semantics
  • World Englishers
  • General School Administrations
  • Foreign Languages
  • Teaching Training 2

CAREER PROSPECTS

Position

  • Teachers/educators in government or private schools
  • Lecturers/assistant lecturers/tutors/teachers in public and private higher education institutions
  • Translators
  • Editors
  • Book writers
  • Event organizers/Speakers

 

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