The Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Languages other than English) provides graduate students with the opportunity to develop as foreign language teachers through a comprehensive tertiary program, extensive practical experience in schools and other experiences in a range of learning contexts.
The Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Languages Other Than English) targets existing registered teachers who wish to obtain a LOTE qualification; or overseas students who wish to teach outside Australia.
This program is offered for students who have successfully completed a recognised degree. Graduates who have studied a Language other than English for a minimum of 6 terms in their undergraduate program, or who have equivalent experience [in-country experience or a minimum score of 3 on the Australian Second Language Proficiency Rating (ASLPR), or a score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)] are eligible to apply.
Students will undertake a program of studies based on their needs and courses offered in a given year.
Please note that full-time students usually enrol in four courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in two courses per term.
Students must complete 10 courses as follows:
a minimum of 8 courses (48 units of credit) from LOTE programs listed below:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| LOTE11003 | Effective Communication in a Second Language |
| LOTE11004 | Second Language Communication in a Global Environment |
| LOTE12005 | Communication & Meaning in a Second Language |
| LOTE12006 | International Communication in a Second Language |
| LOTE11007 | Second Language Communication in an Education Context |
| LOTE11008 | Second Language Communication & Cultural Diversity |
| EDSE20005 | Curriculum Studies I |
| EDSE20012 | Curriculum Studies 2 |
| LOTE11011 | Second Language Teaching Methodology |
| LOTE11012 | Second Language Acquisition Theory & Research |
| LOTE13034 | Education & the Japanese Abroad |
| LOTE11035 | LOTE Curriculum & Pedagogy |
| EDED13323 | Society Culture & Diversity |
| LOTE19037 | Research in Linguistics & Cultural Acquisition |
| 2 courses (12 units of credit) from Education and Teaching Studies, listed below: | |
| EDED11320 | Language, Education & Professional Understanding |
| EDED11321 | Child & Adolescent Development |
| EDED12324 | Student Needs & the Supportive School Environment |
| EDED12325 | Teaching, Learning & Planning |
| EDED14330 | Gender as a Social Justice Issue |
| EDED11344 | Economy, Education & Management |
| EDFE11014 | Advanced Professional Practice* |
| Any advanced studies in education elective | |
Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details
CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D
This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003