Teaching English to Speakers of Other LanguagesSubject regulations

By studying Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) you will explore the principles and practices of second and additional language teaching. The programme offered at The University of Waikato is designed for both new and experienced teachers.

You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach English to speakers of other languages, with the option to choose from a number of electives, designed to acknowledge potential career pathways that are open to you as a graduate.

You can choose papers in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, education theory, education leadership, assessment, as well as papers such as English for Academic Purposes (EAP), curriculum, Pacific Pedagogies, English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI). You can also choose to take a TESOL teaching practice paper.

Students will also engage with and undertake TESOL-related research, completing both research methods and research report papers.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is available on-campus in Hamilton. The programme comprises 60 points, consisting of APPLN564 and APPLN566 as required papers.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is available on-campus in Hamilton and may be taken full-time or part-time. The programme comprises 120 points, including APPLN564 and APPLN566 as required papers.
For further details, contact the Division of Education Office.
The qualification regulations define the requirements for the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Candidates admitted into the 180 point MTESOL under section 2(a) or 2(b), must complete 180 points at 500 level, including: APPLN501, APPLN564, APPLN566, and either ALPSS592 (60 points) or APPLN585 and one of APPLN505, APPLN530, APPLN562, APPLN563, or APPLN565.
Candidates admitted into the 120 point MTESOL under section 2(c), must complete 120 points at 500 level, including: APPLN501, APPLN564, APPLN566 and APPLN585.
Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in a cognate discipline may substitute APPLN564 and APPLN566 for one of APPLN505, APPLN530, APPLN562, APPLN563, APPLN565, or APPLN592 and any remaining points from any elective paper.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
APPLN501Research Methods in Applied Linguistics The overall aim of this paper is to provide students with a critical awareness of a range of issues and skills associated with carrying out research...	30	25B (Hamilton)
APPLN505Teaching English for Academic Purposes The course will develop students' critical awareness of issues, research and professional knowledge central to the teaching of English for Academic...	30	No occurrences
APPLN562Second Language Teaching Practicum The aim of this paper is to develop practical teaching skills and a range of techniques for evaluating language teaching design and practice. The...	30	25B (Block)
APPLN564Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Research The aim of this paper is to introduce students to the key streams of second language acquisition theory and related research as part of their...	30	25A (Hamilton)
APPLN565Second Language Testing and Programme Evaluation The overall aim of this paper is to introduce students to the key concepts and procedures relating to second language testing and language programme...	30	25A (Hamilton)
APPLN566Pedagogic Linguistics for TESOL TESOL educators require a strong understanding of the components of the English language in order to teach it effectively. This paper connects...	30	25B (Hamilton)
APPLN580Special Topic Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of interest under the guidance of academic staff.	30	25X (Hamilton)
APPLN581Special Topics in TESOL / Applied Linguistics Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of interest under the guidance of academic staff.	15	25X (Hamilton)
APPLN585TESOL Research Report This paper involves planning, implementing and reporting a supervised research study in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other...	30	25X (Hamilton)
APPLN592Dissertation A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.	60	25X (Hamilton)
APPLN593Applied Linguistics/TESOL Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	90	25X (Hamilton)
APPLN594Applied Linguistics/TESOL Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	120	25X (Hamilton)
MTESL503Multilingualism in Language Education: Theories, Practices, Policies, and Critical Perspectives This paper equips language education students with skills in managing multilingual classrooms, advocating for linguistic equity, and applying...	30	25A (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
APPLN800Applied Linguistics/TESOL MPhil Thesis Applied Linguistics/TESOL MPhil Thesis	120	25X (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
APPLN900Applied Linguistics/TESOL PhD Thesis Applied Linguistics/TESOL PhD Thesis	120	25I (Hamilton) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton)

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other LanguagesSubject regulations

Other qualifications

PGCert(TESOL) and PGDip(TESOL)

MTESOL

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages papers