Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

095991C

Credit point

50 Points

Campuses

Parkville

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Jul-2024

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Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 20,624 / year

Next Intake 22-Jul-2024

Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education

About

The Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education is designed for designed for teachers* wishing to add Languages Other Than English (LOTE) as a specialist area to teach in schools. It focuses on the curriculum, pedagogy, and language as they apply to classroom instruction and the provision of Languages education within school systems.

*Please note that current teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) or eligibility for VIT registration is required to undertake this course. Non-registered teachers are encouraged to contact the VIT directly to determine eligibility.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education course will be able to:

KNOWLEDGE

Analyse and communicate an understanding of the nature and form of language as a system.
Critically appraise and explain the application of current methodologies for teaching an additional language other than English.

SKILLS

Critique and manage language curricula and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Identify and explain implications of the second language acquisition process for learning and teaching.

Career

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education will have the necessary attributes to:

Evaluate contemporary educational issues in modern languages and approaches from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including sociological, economical, psychological and pedagogical perspectives (academic distinction) contribute to discussions and debates associated with the role of modern languages education in addressing contemporary local, national and global issues (global citizenship)
Promote social justice, employability, career awareness, wellbeing and citizenship through educational policy and practice (integrity and self awareness)
Be creative, innovative, self directed and lifelong learners, able to link theory and practice and respond to the changing educational landscape (integrity and self awareness)