Master of Professional Language Studies
Programme Code: AK1287
Level: 9
Points: 120
Duration: 1 year full time / 3 years part time
Venue: City campus
Starting date: 2 March 2009 / 20 July 2009
AUT encourages early application. Late applications may be accepted if the programme is not full.
This masters degree offers graduates a one year programme to develop advanced professional skills in teaching English or another language. It provides advanced academic knowledge combined with practical language teaching. The programme is for teachers who have a preliminary qualification and experience in language teaching.
WHAT THIS PROGRAMME COVERS
This programme provides advanced academic knowledge combined with practical language teaching. NOTE: Students wishing to start the programme midyear will need to study part time as Semester 1 papers are a pre-requisite for Semester 2 papers.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Enhanced prospects for employment and promotion in language teaching positions nationally and internationally in:
- Private language schools
- Tertiary educational institutions
- Community schools
- High schools (for teachers who already have high school teaching qualifications)
PAPERS
Applicants must discuss their intended study sequence with the programme leader before enrolling in papers.
Compulsory Papers
168101 Language Analysis
169202 Reflective Practice Project
169203 The Language Learner
169204 Curriculum Design and Assessment
169206 Contemporary Approaches and Issues in Language Teaching
Elective Papers
168102 Language, Culture and Communication
168103 Language and Society
168104 Discourse Analysis
169205 The Context of Language Teaching and Learning
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