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Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

City University Malaysia

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Program overview

The Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Program at City University Malaysia aims to produce proficient English professionals with expertise in TESL. It emphasizes current methods and technologies in Second Language Acquisition (SLA), leadership skills, and social responsibility. Students also study linguistics, literature, and pedagogy, and have the option to learn Mandarin or French. A compulsory practicum in government-aided schools is required for graduation.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any two (2) subjects AND a Pass in Mathematics and English at STPM Level or its equivalent.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

future Careers

Primary School (public or private sector), Secondary School (public or private sector), Polytechnic, Community College, Language Centre, Corporate (English Trainer), Colleges (English Tutor / Assistant Lecturer), Private Universities (English Tutor / Assistant Lecturer), Voluntary organization, English Content Writer, English Module Developer, Advertising / Digital Copywriter, Editor, Interpreter (Fluent in English and a second/third language), Translator (Fluent in English and a second/third language).

Curriculum

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YEAR 1

• Introduction to Linguistics*

• Introduction to Literature*

• Critical Thinking

• Mandarin I / French I

• Phonetics & Phonology

• Teachers and Current challenges

• Mandarin II / French II

• Selected Literary Works

• Morphology & Syntax

• Educational Psychology

• Educational Technology

• Mandarin III / French III

• Academic Skills

• English For Employment

• Language Teaching Methodologies

• Classroom Management

YEAR 2

• Malaysian Literatures in English

• Entrepreneurship

• Teaching Literature in ESL Classroom

• Second Language Acquisition

• Co-Curriculum

• English for Employment

• Teaching Reading in ESL Classroom

• Teaching Writing in ESL Classroom

• Curriculum Design & Materials Development

• Language Awareness

• Hubungan Etnik / Pengajian Malaysia III

• Teaching Grammar in ESL Classroom

YEAR 3

• Teaching Listening and Speaking in ESL Classroom

• Action Research for TESL

• Language Assessment

• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) /Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi II

• Practical Approaches to Teaching

• Theatre in TESL

• Practicum**

• Project Paper

Credit Hours : 122

Available scholarships

  • Sudanese Student Administration Fee Waiver

    Up to 50% coverage

    A 50% discount is applied exclusively to the administration fee for Sudanese students. This waiver is deducted from the administration fee only and is secured upon applying to the City University Offer Letter.

  • Foundation Pathway Fee Waiver

    Up to 100% coverage

    This discount is open to students of all nationalities enrolled in the Foundation Pathway program. The tuition fee waiver is applied exclusively to the The final year of study effectively offsets the cost of the foundation year by the completion of the degree.

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Teacher
  • Education supervisor
  • Curriculum designer
  • Education leader

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