PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Diploma in Teaching English as Second Language KPT/JPS (PA 10565)08/24

Diploma in Teaching English as Second Language of Lincoln University College, Malaysia (LUC) encourages students to reflect on and interpret the relation between theory and practice, to adapt new ideas and strategies to their own contexts, and to test and appraise new teaching techniques in their own classrooms. Students will be trained to solve problems logically and analytically and to think critically for every decision they make so that their decisions lead to making a positive difference in whatever profession they choose after diploma in TESL. The program provides the most current knowledge and emphasizes the skills needed for success in teaching and to pursue an advanced degree.

Program Aim

The program aims to help practicing teachers, or those wishing to become teachers, address in an informed and principled way the issues and professional needs that relate to their own working environment. The type of training is thus developed to encourage the learner’s autonomy without losing sight of elements of constant but flexible interaction, tailored to the specific needs of teachers in professional development. The program also aims to make the students apply principles of second language teaching in planning, executing, and evaluating class lessons.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will find a good variety of career opportunities in both public and private sectors where the demand for skilled English staff continues to rise.
After completion of this course the students are expected to find jobs and work as:

Professional Teaching
Curriculum Designer
Trainer
Executive in educational and training institutions
Online Tutor
ESL Trainer
Private Tutor

Subjects

Minimum Duration : 30 Months.
Maximum Duration : 60 Months.

Sl.No.	MQA Subject Code	Subject Name	Credits
1	DTE 1013	Creative Writing	3
2	DTE 1023	Literature in English	3
3	DTE 1033	Introduction to Literature	3
4	DTE 1043	Introduction to Linguistics	3
5	DTE 1053	Phonetics and Phonology	3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
6	MPU 2113	Malaysian Studies (Elective)	3
7	MPU 2153	Malay Language Communication 2 (Elective)	3
8	DTE 2063	Learning Skills	3
9	DTE 2073	Teaching English Grammar I	3
10	DTE 2083	Foundations of Literacy	3
11	DTE 2093	Pedagogy: Supporting Development in the Early Years	3
12	DTE 3102	Information Communication Technology	2
13	DTE 3113	Child Growth and Development.	3
14	DTE 3123	Semantics and Pragmatics	3
15	MPU2222	Creative Problem Solving	2
16	DTE 4133	Academic Writing	3
17	DTE 4143	Teaching English Grammar II	3
18	DTE 4153	Teaching of Listening and Speaking	3
19	DTE 4162	Entrepreneurship	2
20	DTE 4173	Public Speaking	3
21	MPU 2332	Constitution and Community	2
22	MPU 5442	Co-Curriculum	2
23	DTE 5183	Media Resources in Teaching	3
24	DTE 5193	Philosophy of Education	3
Elective (Choose any two modules from the following):
25	DTE 5203	Behavior Guiding Young Children (Elective)	3
26	DTE 5213	Morphology and Syntax (Elective)	3
27	DTE 5223	Contemporary Issues and Trends in Education (Elective)	3
28	DTE 6233	Introduction to Sociolinguistics	3
29	DTE 6243	Psychology in Education	3
30	DTE 6252	Sports Science	2
31	DTE 72612	Professional Practice	12

Intake and Entry Requirements

Intake :

January
May
September

Entry Requirements :

To obtain a Certificate in Education of Malaysia (SPM) * with at least 3 honors; or
Obtain a Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least a Grade B in 3 subjects; or
Passing O-Level with at least credit in three subjects; or
Passed SKM Level 3 (Level 3, MOH) in a related field; and
1. Passed SPM with at least a credit in one subject; and
2. Through consolidation program (in case necessary); or
Graduated Community College Certificate (Level 3, KKM) equivalent in a related field; and
1. Passed SPM with at least a credit in one subject; and
2. Through consolidation program (in case necessary); or
Pass Certificate (Level 3, MOH) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; or
Pass a Malaysian High School Certificate (STPM) or equivalent with at least a Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in 1 subject; or
Pass the Malaysian Higher Education Certificate (STPM) with at least a Maqbool Grade; or
Any other qualifications that are recognized by the Malaysian Government.

Duration : 30 Months.

University : Lincoln University College

Level : Diploma