Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language


Course Overview
 
The Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language builds on the skills and knowledge of the Graduate Certificate in English as an International Language. It provides students with an understanding of the relationship between language and culture and the variability of English in different social and professional contexts. It also gives students the confidence to read and critically evaluate advanced English texts, to further develop independent study skills, to write sophisticated reports and essays, to give presentations in English and to interact effectively with others. Completion of the Diploma at a satisfactory academic level (i.e. an average score of 65%) will qualify graduates for entry to the Master of English as an International Language.
 
This course is only available to students for whom English is a second or other language. Students can commence in any semester. Classes are primarily taught at the Hawthorn campus.
CRICOS Code:
 060549K
Fee Information:
Level:
Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points:
100.00 credit points taken over 2 semesters
Starting Dates:
March, July, October
Course information:
 
Contact: Sue Worthington- Course Coordinator
Email: sewo@unimelb.edu.au, Tel: +61 (0)3 98154025 or
Melbourne Graduate School of Education Student Centre
234 Queensberry St, Parkville
Objectives:
Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language course should be able to:
  • Understand the English language and its variability in different social contexts;
  • Appreciate how to acquire and develop language skills and other knowledge in and through English;
  • Be able to use English in a variety of social and professional contexts;
  • Learn how to learn a language and continue to develop their English independently;
  • Articulate their knowledge appropriately in English;
  • Exhibit analytic and problem solving skills;
  • Work independently to achieve goals and to promote their own language development learning;
  • Interact effectively when required with others without being inhibited by English.
Subjects:
The program consists of five compulsory subjects, totalling 100 points.
Only students with an average score of at least 65% in the Graduate Diploma will be permitted to enrol in the Masters.
 
Subject                                                                                  Credit Points
EDUC90071  Professional and Academic Communication              25.00
EDUC90081  Advanced English Communication Skills 1                25.00
EDUC90080  Advanced English Communication Skills 2                25.00
EDUC90078  English as an International Language                     12.50
EDUC90077  Intercultural Communication                                12.50
Entry Requirements:
An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language, if the applicant has: 
  • Successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in English as an International Language.
Core Participation Requirements:
Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
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