Overview of Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages in Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
English language skills is in high demand nowadays. Not only is English the lingua franca across the globe, but companies are also looking for employees who are able to speak and communicate in English. Since the market for those who are able to speak English is high, a lot of people are willing to learn English. Thus, there is a need for competent English language teachers.
The demand for teachers with training in TESOL is very high around the world. Schools and colleges in many areas are urgently looking for both native English speaking teachers (NEST) and non-native English speaking teachers (NNEST) with high-level English language skills.
Entry Requirements
| STPM |
Minimum 2 Principal Passes and a credit in SPM English |
| A-Level |
Minimum 2 Principal Passes and a credit in O-Level English |
| UEC |
Minimum 5Bs (including English) |
| Diploma/HND |
Minimum CGPA of 2.00 |
| Foundation / Matriculation |
Minimum CGPA of 2.00 |
| SAM/HSC/AUSMAT |
TER/UAI: average 60% or higher in 5 subjects |
| CPU/CIMP |
Average of 60% or higher in 6 subjects |
| IB |
26 points or higher based on 6 subjects |
| Other Qualifications |
As recognised by the Senate of IUKL as equivalent to STPM
* The credit requirement of English at SPM level can be waived should the grade obtained at STPM/STAM level or its equivalent is higher
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UEC: United Examination Certificate,
HND: Higher National Diploma,
SAM: South Australian Matriculation,
HSC: Higher School Certificate,
AUSMAT: Australian Matriculation,
CPU: Canadian Pre-University,
CIMP: Canadian International Matriculation Programme,
IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma,
STPM: Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia,
SPM: Sijil Peperiksaan Malaysia
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT |
| IELTS |
6 |
| TOEFL (PBT) |
537 |
| TOEFL (IBT) |
60 |
| PTE |
59 |
| MUET |
BAND 4 |
| Cambridge English |
169 |
Courses of Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages in Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Year 1
Theories & Practices in Language Teaching, Phonetics & Phonology, Sociology of Language, Introduction to Psycholinguistics, A Survey of Prose Forms & Poetry in English, Fundamentals of English Grammar, Introduction to Linguistics, ICT in The English Language Classroom, Educational Psychology, English For Specific Purposes, Hubungan Etnik/Pengajian Malaysia 3, Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3, MPU Subjects (U2, U3, U4)
Year 2
Material Selection & Design, Teacher as A Successful Practitioner, Assessment in TESOL, Syntax & Morphology, Media Resources in ELT, Academic Writing, Language Deficient Learner, Foreign & Second Language Learning & Acquisition, Teaching of Listening Skills, Research Methods, Educational Sociology, Public Speaking, Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, Global Trends in English Language Education
Year 3
Teaching of Grammar, Teaching of Drama In ESOL, Teaching of Speaking Skills, Teaching of Reading Skills, Teaching of Writing Skills, Teaching of Prose Forms & Poetry In ESOL, Project Paper, Teaching Practice
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course will be able to be employed as:
- Lecturers
- Teachers (International Schools/Colleges)
- Trainers
- Writers
- Curriculum Developers
- Editors
- TESOL Language Instructors for Adults
- TESOL Programme Directors
- Academic Advisors
- Private TESOL Tutors
- TESOL Teaching Material Writers
- TESOL Teaching Material Editors
