Master of Education in Teaching English As A Second Language

Rationale For The Programme

• To enhance the quality of English Language Teaching in Malaysia, supporting Malaysian government’s initiative by targeting mid-career professionals and those aiming to pursue a career in the field of TESL.
• To raise competent and academically qualified English Language teachers to meet the growing demand in the private sector education.
• To equip English Language teachers with skills to enable them to make learning of English efficacious and interesting.

SUBJECTS

• 12 modules - Six (6) weeks classes per module, excluding assignments and exams.
• Face-to-face classes on first, third, and sixth weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
• Saturday & Sunday classes
• Minimum of one week break between modules- adjusted to fit public holidays if necessary.
• Course Duration: 12 modules X 9 weeks = 108 weeks or ± 2years
• Bursaries and merit scholarships are available on application.

CORE MODULES

• MED501 Second Language Learning: Theory, Acquisition, & Development
• MED502 TESL Methodology: Theories and Practice
• MED503 Task-Based Language Teaching
• MED504 Testing, Evaluation, & Measurement in TESL
• MED505 Curriculum and Syllabus Design in TESL
• MED506 Education Research Methods
• MED507 Integrating Technology & Multimedia in TESL
• MED515 TESL Methodology 2
• MED509 Linguistics and Language Teaching
• MED510 Research – based Practicum (Project Paper)

ELECTIVE MODULES

• MED511 Language Planning, Policies & Implementation
• MED512 Practical Strategies for Managing Large TESL Classes
• MED513 Literature and Language Teaching
• MED514 English for Specific Purposes
• MED508 Teacher Development in Language Education