Bachelor of Education (TESL) with Honours

Course Overview

Curriculum

Core Subjects

• Philosophy of Education
• Developing the Curriculum
• Enhancing Teacher Professionalism
• Children with Special Needs
• Instructional Technology & Learning Resources
• Evaluation & Testing in the Classroom
• Educational Psychology
• Co-curricular Activities
• Counselling in Schools
• Pedagogical Models & Strategies
• Schools & Society
• Child Growth & Development
• Practicum

Major

• Linguistics for Language Teachers
• Fundamentals of English Grammar
• Sociolinguistics in Second Language Teaching
• Psycholinguistics in Second Language Teaching
• Reading in the Second Language Context
• Writing in the Second Language Context
• Teaching Reading in the Second Language Classroom
• Teaching Grammar in the Second Language Classroom
• Teaching Writing in the Second Language Classroom
• Teaching English as a Second Language Methodology
• Teaching Listening & Speaking Skills in the Second Language Classroom
• Computers in the Second Language Classroom
• Language Testing & Evaluation
• Teaching Literature in a Second Language Context
• Research in the classroom I
• Research in the classroom II

Elective Subjects

Moral Education:

• Introduction to Moral Education
• Teaching Methods & Strategies in Moral Education
• Assessment in Moral Education
• Issues and Trends in Moral Education

OR

Literature in TESL:

• Drama & Poetry in English
• Short Stories & Novels in English
• Teaching Short Stories & Novels in a Second Language Context
• Teaching Drama & Poetry in a Second Language Context

General

Applicable to Malaysian Students only

• Academic Writing
• Comparative Ethics
• Social Responsibility Project
• Ethnic Relations
• Islamic and Asian Civilisations

Applicable to International Students (in Malaysia)

• Academic Writing
• Comparative Ethics
• Social Responsibility Project 2
• Malaysian Studies 3
• Malay Language and Communication 2

University Compulsory Subjects

• Information Literacy and Research Skills
• Entrepreneurship in Asia
• Asian Studies

Entry Requirements

For Malaysian and International Students:

Regular Entry

• STPM / ‘A’ Level or equivalent qualifications with at least Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in two (2) subjects; OR
• STAM (Grade Jayyid); OR
• UEC with at least Grade B in five (5) subjects; OR
• A Matriculation / Foundation Programme from any IPTA / IPTS / Institution authorised to offer foundation programs with CGPA 2.00; OR
• A Diploma with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR
• Other recognised equivalent qualifications.

For Malaysian students only:

Flexible Entry

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Entry Requirements:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Relevant working experience.

Minimum English Language Requirements for International Students:

• Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS; OR
• Minimum score of TOEFL PBT 410-433 / TOEEFL IBT 34-40; OR
• Pearson Test of English PTE 36; OR
• Cambridge English: Advance (CAE) 160; OR
• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) 180; OR
• Malaysia University English Test (MUET Band 3).

*The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Applicants are responsible to verify the requirements by contacting the University’s Admission Unit.