The Bachelor of Education (Teaching of English as Second Language -TESL) programme is designed to give students, the academic and technical skills in broad areas. The programme combines the precise training in methods of teaching English and practice with the analytical tools of education. It teaches students a wide range of skills that are valuable for careers in government schools, private schools, and international educational organizations. The programme is designed as a transformative program, which offers students, the education, training, and first-hand experience which are essential for successful international careers. The programme trains the students for current and future leadership responsibilities with the development of systematic understanding, decision making and communication skills.
Program Aim
The primary aims of the programme are:
- Introduce students to the fundamentals of English language learning.
- Nurture future teachers who are responsive to the needs of teaching and learning English as a Second Language environment.
- Develop students to be competent individuals, equipped with language proficiency and other necessary skills to teach effectively.
- Expose students to the issues in contemporary English education.
- Cultivate students to become responsible individuals with integrated personality who can act as role models to the future generation.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Education (Teaching of English as Second Language -TESL) is in high demand for employers in a variety of industries. It provides students with thorough knowledge of Education by equipping the students with a detailed understanding and skill that is applicable to the workplace and beneficial to the graduate. Possible career options are:
- High School Teacher
- School Administrator
- Librarian
- Guidance Counselor
- Training and Development
- Specialist or Manager
- Instructional Coordinator
- Social Worker
Subjects
Sl.No. | Code | Subject Name | Credits |
1 | BAE 1113 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
2 | BAE 1123 | Creative Writing | 3 |
3 | BAE 1133 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
4 | BAE 1143 | Semantics | 3 |
5 | MPU 3113/3163 | Asian Civilization | 3 |
6 | BAE 1213 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
7 | BAE 1223 | Learning Skills | 3 |
8 | BAE 1233 | Literature in English | 3 |
9 | BAE 1243 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
10 | BAE 1253 | Morphology | 3 |
11 | BAE 1313 | Public Speaking | 3 |
12 | BAE 1323 | Contemporary Issues and Trends in Education | 3 |
13 | BAE1333 | Advanced English | 3 |
14 | MPU 3123/ 3173 | Ethnic Relations | 3 |
15 | BAE 2413 | Teaching of Writing | 3 |
16 | BAE 2423 | Teaching of Grammar | 3 |
17 | BAE 2433 | Media Resources in Teaching | 3 |
18 | BAE 2443 | TESL Methodology | 3 |
19 | MPU 3232 | Leadership Skills and Human Relations | 2 |
20 | BAE 2513 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
21 | MPU 3342 | Government and Public Policy Sri Lanka | 2 |
22 | BAE 2523 | Cross Cultural Translation and Interpretation: Between UK and American English | 3 |
23 | BAE 2533 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
24 | BAE 2543 | Environment Change And Sustainable Development | 3 |
25 | MPU 3452 | Community Service | 2 |
26 | BAE 2613 | Teaching of Reading | 3 |
27 | BAE 2623 | Teaching of Listening and Speaking | 3 |
28 | BAE 2633 | Language Testing and Assessment | 3 |
29 | BAE 2643 | Curriculum and Syllabus Design | 3 |
30 | BAE 3733 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
31 | BAE 3713 | Technology in Education | 3 |
32 | BAE 3723 | Theatre and Drama in ESL | 3 |
33 | MGT 1313 | Research Methodology | 3 |
34 | BAE 3813 | Discourse Analysis | 3 |
35 | BAE 3823 | Sri Lanka’s Multi-ethnic and Cultural Society | 3 |
36 | BAE 3836 | Research Project | 6 |
37 | BAE 3913 | Science, Technology, and Society | 3 |
38 | PP 3929 | Professional Practice | 9 |
Entry Requirements
3 Passes in G.C.E. (A/L) and Credit pass in English at G.C.E (O/L) Examinations
OR
Equivalence
Course Details
Duration : 3 Years
Intakes : January, May, September
Lectures : Week days or Week end days
Awarding body: Lincoln University College, Malaysia