Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

(R2/811/6/0090) (MQA/FA 0624) 05/2029

The programme aims to produce eloquent professionals in English who are well-versed with issues in TESL, exposed to the most effective current methods and technologies in the field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA), and to produce graduates with leadership skills and a committed sense of social responsibility. The graduates are also exposed to linguistics, literature and pedagogy as well as a foreign language such as Mandarin or French. A compulsory practicum in government aided schools around Petaling Jaya is required in order to graduate

Duration of Study

3 years

Credit Hours

122

Career Prospect

Government, private and International school language educators, English Language Community Education Officer, Education Administrator, Learning Mentor, English Language Curriculum Specialist Writer, English Language Teaching Coach, Literary Critique, English Columnist, Subject Matter Expert

Subjects Offered

Introduction to Linguistics*
Introduction to Literature*
Critical Thinking
Mandarin I / French I
Phonetics & Phonology
Teachers and Current challenges
Mandarin II / French II
Selected Literary Works
Morphology & Syntax
Educational Psychology
Educational Technology
Mandarin III / French III
Academic Skills
English For Employment
Language Teaching Methodologies
Classroom Management
Malaysian Literatures in English
Entrepreneurship
Teaching Literature in ESL Classroom
Second Language Acquisition
Co-Curriculum

English for Employment
Teaching Reading in ESL Classroom
Teaching Writing in ESL Classroom
Curriculum Design & Materials Development
Language Awareness
Hubungan Etnik / Pengajian Malaysia III
Teaching Grammar in ESL Classroom
Teaching Listening and Speaking in ESL Classroom
Action Research for TESL
Language Assessment
Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi II
Practical Approaches to Teaching
Theatre in TESL
Practicum**
Project Paper

Entry Requirement

Passed STPM / A-Level with full pass in 2 subjects with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; or
Passed the Matriculation / Foundation Program Certificate in the relevant field from any recognized PPT with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; or
A Diploma from PPT accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education or Government of Malaysia with a CGPA of at least 2.00; or
Passed International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 24; or
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government. AND earn B in English subject at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level.

Additional Requirement for International Students - English

For international students: IELTS 7.0 / CEFR B1 or equivalent TOEFL PBT (590) or TOEFL IBT (79) or CAE (160) (Cambridge English: Advance) / CEFR B2 or CPE (180) (Cambridge English: Proficiency) / CEFR C1 or PTE (Pearson Test of English) (65) or MUET (Malaysian University English Test) (Band 4)