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Study load:

Part time

Duration:

4 Year

Location:

Online

Credits:

120

Intakes:

Feb

Overview

This four-year Bachelor of Education TESOL (Hons) program equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a highly qualified teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Through a combination of theoretical and practical courses, you'll gain a strong foundation in linguistics, language acquisition, and TESOL methodologies. You'll develop expertise in curriculum development, lesson planning, assessment, and teaching English across all four skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. This program also explores child development, psychology, and educational psychology, preparing you to effectively teach a diverse range of learners.

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of linguistics, language acquisition, and TESOL methodologies.
  • Develop and implement effective curriculum and lesson plans for teaching English to speakers of other languages.
  • Utilize a variety of teaching strategies to promote the development of all four English language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
  • ssess student learning and progress effectively.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for diverse learners.
  • Uphold professional ethics and best practices in TESOL teaching.

Career Pathways

Career information

Graduates of this program are qualified to pursue rewarding careers in a variety of educational settings around the world. Here are some potential career paths:

TESOL teacher in public or private schools
English language instructor in language institutes or universities
Online English language teacher
Curriculum developer for TESOL programs
Educational materials developer
Teacher trainer for TESOL instructors

Professions

  • TESOL Teacher (Public or Private Schools)
  • English Language Instructor
  • Online English Language Teacher
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Educational Materials Developer
  • Teacher Trainer

Program

Year 1 - Semester 1

Title Subject Points
Classroom Management BTESL 1101.3 3
Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning BTESL 1102.3 3
Introduction to ESL BTESL 1103.3 3
Introduction to Linguistic BTESL 11014.3 3
English Literature BTESL 1105.3 3

Year 1 - Semester 2

TitleSubjectPoints
Theories of Second and Foreign LanguageBTESL  1201.33
Lesson Planning and Material Curriculum DevelopmentBTESL  1202.33
Testing and EvaluationBTESL  1203.33
Language and Speech DisabilityBTESL  1204.33
Research Methodology 1BTESL  1205.33

Year 2 - Semester 1

TitleSubjectPoints
Modern/ Current  Trends in TeachingBTESL  2101.33
Discourse AnalysisBTESL  2102.33
SociolinguisticsBTESL  2103.33
Co-curricular EducationBTESL  2104.33
Educational PsychologyBTESL  2105.33

 

Year 2 - Semester 2

TitleSubjectPoints
Teaching English Speaking and  ReadingBTESL  2201.33
Teaching English and Writing and ListeningBTESL  2202.33
Teaching  English Grammar and VocabularyBTESL  2203.33
Academic WritingBTESL  2204.33
Professional EthicsBTESL  2205.33

 

Year 3 - Semester 1

TitleSubjectPoints
Introduction to English Literature / English Aesthetics / Teaching English literatureBTESL   3101.33
Translation and compositionBTESL   3102.33
Language AquisitionBTESL   3103.33
English Linguistics (Introduction to English Language) – Phonetics , Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, SemanticsBTESL   3104.33
English for Specific PurposesBTESL   3105.33

 

 

Year 3 - Semester 2

TitleSubjectPoints
Child PsychologyBTESL   3201.33
Origin of Historical LinguisticsBTESL   3202.33
Child Personal and Skills DevelopmentBTESL   3203.33
English as a LearningBTESL   3204.33
English Language and Its OriginBTESL   3205.33

 

 

Year 4 - Semester 1

TitleSubjectPoints
Research Methodology IIBTESL    4101.33
Theories of Second and Foreign LanguageBTESL    4102.33
Lesson Planning and Material Curriculum DevelopmentBTESL    4103.33
Testing and EvaluationBTESL    4104.33
Language and Speech DisabilityBTESL    4105.33

 

Year 4 - Semester 2

Title Subject Points
Entrepreneur Development  BTESL    4102.3 3
Institutional Training/ Alternative Training BTESL    4201.6 6
Independent Study BTESL    4999.6 6

Fees

Payments can be made installment plan.

Free  ProgramAdmission feeWhole program fee
            –5000 LKR255000 LKR

Note

Registration Fee: Rs. 5000
Course Fee: Rs. 255000

In case of payment of Registration/Course and University fees at the same time, the amount payable for the entire course is Rs. 10,000 less.

Every course registered student will receive International Student Registration with student ID cards and student registration letters through Nile University of Science and Technology recognized by the University Grants Commission within one month.

Students paying international university fees in installments in 10 months : Rs. 23,000 in ten installments each.

You can register for the course by paying Rs.5000/- and join the lectures for a month to check the quality of the course. Meanwhile Nile University registration fee of Rs.25000/- has to be paid. International student registration will be received within one month of payment.

entry requirements

Academic requirements

Those with any of the following qualifications can apply for the degree course conducted by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Eurasian Campus in Sri Lanka.
Having passed the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Leveln examination) and having been employed in a job or task for more than 5 years (five*) in the following institution.
x In a Government / Public Sector Institution
x In a private sector organization
x In a non-governmental organization
x In an NGO
x Employment Union
x Being an owner of a business
x Being self-employed

General Certificate of Examination (Advance Level) Examination passed in any stream.

Having obtained the National Vocational Qualification) (NVQ) 5.

Having obtained the (Sri Lanka Qualification Frame Work) (NVQ) 3

What you need to apply

Your application will require certified copies of the following documents:

  • 1. Scan Copy of NIC
  • 2. Scan Copy of Evidence of previous academic qualifications and transcripts
  • 3. Payment Proof

Steps to apply

  • 1. Decide on your course
  • 2. Explore your entry options and check the requirements
  • 3. Gather your documentation
  • 4. Submit your application